Manufacturing Engineer II

QED TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL LLC•Rochester, NY

35d•$71,000 - $113,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in the design, optimization, and support of manufacturing processes and products within QED Technologies. This position focuses on improving production efficiency, ensuring product and process quality, supporting new and existing product development, and managing the full product life cycle. The engineer collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to drive product manufacturing excellence, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process engineering, and quality systems.
Hands-on technical capability in mechanical, optical, and/or electromechanical systems.
Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., PTC Creo, SolidWorks) and manufacturing documentation systems (PLM/MRP).
Solid foundation in GD&T and tolerance analysis
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate effectively across teams.
Analytical problem-solving skills with experience applying structured methodologies (DMAIC, FMEA).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, SPC, and process validation techniques.
Proficient in writing concise test reports with data driven conclusions and recommendations.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Minimum B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Optical Engineering or Technology with 3-5 years of work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience supporting complex mechanical, optomechanical, and electromechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in optics, precision manufacturing, semiconductor, or advanced materials industries.
Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Familiarity with ISO quality standards and regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for QED built products.
Identify improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Define process parameters, controls, and tooling to ensure consistent production performance.
Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation for process issues.
Provide design, detail and drafting support to Mechanical, Systems, and Research engineering.
Collaborate with cross-discipline product development teams, and Operations to transition new products into production.
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including developing and updating drawings, entering BOM and part maintenance information into the ERP system and coordinate change implementation with internal and external manufacturing teams.
Support prototype builds, design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews, and engineering change activities.
Provide technical guidance to production teams on product specifications and assembly methods.
Identify and manage suppliers for sourcing new components and sub-assemblies.
Partner with Quality to establish and maintain process validation, inspection methods, and quality standards.
Ensure processes comply with internal procedures and relevant industry regulations.
Analyze process data to monitor performance, yield, and quality; implement necessary improvements.
Drive continuous improvement related to safety, capability, and robustness of processes and equipment.
Manage the engineering aspects of product life cycle from introduction through end-of-life.
Evaluate component obsolescence, production capacity needs, and design revisions.
Support process scaling and equipment upgrades to meet evolving business requirements.
Maintain technical documentation and change control throughout the product’s life cycle.