Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

A manufacturing organization is seeking a Project Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for electromechanical components. This role works closely with engineering, tooling, and production teams to ensure products are launched with efficient and reliable manufacturing processes.

The engineer will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes, supporting equipment and tooling selection, and assisting with product launch activities. This position also supports installation and validation of manufacturing equipment and may involve occasional travel to support production ramp-up activities at other facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual manufacturing process layouts including equipment and tooling requirements
• Work with engineering teams to improve product designs for manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Assist in developing project timelines, budgets, and implementation plans
• Define tooling and equipment specifications for sourcing and manufacturing
• Coordinate with vendors for tooling and equipment procurement
• Support installation, validation, and acceptance trials for new equipment and tooling
• Participate in pilot production runs and assist with production launch activities
• Train production personnel on new manufacturing equipment and processes
• Track project progress from development through production release
• Provide ongoing support to production teams for process improvements and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, product development, or production process support
• Experience with CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, forming, assembly, soldering, or automated assembly systems
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel periodically to support equipment installation and production startup activities