Associate Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports engineering design and development activities as defined by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for one or more manufacturing processes or production areas, focusing on process improvements, tooling design/redesign, and new equipment or process implementation. The engineer works closely with Operations, Production, Maintenance, and cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and lead projects from concept through full implementation. The position may also involve preparing or contributing to project justifications, coordinating internal and external resources, and supporting other manufacturing initiatives as needed. The engineer is expected to follow standard design and development procedures, recommend updates when appropriate, and maintain strong knowledge of existing assemblies and manufacturing capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Mechanical of Manufacturing Engineering
- A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word
- Previous work experience within the mechanical design field
- Previous work experience managing projects
- 3D Computer Aided Design experience (ideally Inventor)
Nice To Haves
- Machine design, production process or tooling design experience
- Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical system design
- 3+ years of relevant design experience
- Experience with steel metallurgy, welding processes
- FEA-Finite Element Analysis experience
- Extensive experience developing and improving production machines and processes
- 3D scanning and design
- Licensed Professional Engineer certification
- Familiarity with Lean and Lean Tools
Responsibilities
- Communicates with all levels to solve problems, develop options, implement solutions, and follow up as needed.
- Participates in design and development activities to meet project requirements.
- Collaborates with Engineering, Supervisors, and Maintenance to ensure manufacturability and design efficiency.
- Participates in design reviews and provides technical input.
- Designs, develops, and improves manufacturing tools, equipment, and processes.
- Modifies existing designs to support changes in manufacturing capabilities, cost reduction, reliability, or warranty concerns.
- Provides innovative engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing and field issues.
- Creates and updates project plans; monitors progress to meet schedule and budget targets.
- Maintains strong working relationships across departments and with field personnel/customers.
- Prepares detailed project documentation.
- Continues to advance technical competency and awareness of new technologies.
- Coordinates and conducts lab or field testing when needed.
- Provides technical support to other departments as required.
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
