Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Summary

Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing operations with a primary focus on process development, optimization, and new product introduction. This role supports efficiency, quality, and manufacturability of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies through continuous improvement, tooling design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, including workflow and equipment layout.

Design and deploy tooling and fixtures to improve production efficiency, quality, and repeatability.

Evaluate manufacturing needs and assist in the justification of capital equipment investments to support capacity and process improvements.

Partner with Design Engineering to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability (DFM) and successfully transitioned into production.

Participate in the introduction and implementation of new products into the production environment, including validation of processes, tooling, and documentation.

Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and throughput.

Become the SME for various processes and equipment on the manufacturing floor. Provide operator feedback geared towards quality improvement.

Train and support manufacturing personnel on processes, tools, and best practices.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Sales to achieve business and operational objectives.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Experience

0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a technical production environment

Core Skills & Competencies

Proficiency with CAD tools for mechanical design, tooling development, and interpretation of drawings

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments

Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Travel

Minimal travel required (approximately 1-2 trips per year, primarily domestic)

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed

Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including moderate noise and occasional fumes