Manufacturing Engineer II

Nomad GCS•Columbia Falls, MT

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking a Level II Manufacturing Engineer with an electrical engineering background to join their Innovative Solutions Group (ISG), specifically within the Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering department (Team 4). This role is crucial for supporting engineering and production processes by identifying and planning for design, process, and tooling challenges. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate on new projects, learn on-the-fly, and ensure all solutions meet Nomad's standards for safety, efficiency, quality, and scalability. This is a full-time position requiring US citizenship.

Requirements

US Citizen for consideration and meet all Federal Contractor employee requirements.
Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position.
Electrical engineering experience with strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
Ability to learn on-the-fly is required.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and application during digital and physical builds.
Electrical design fundamentals including low-voltage (12V/24V DC) circuits, high-voltage (120V/240V AC) circuits, control systems, and power distribution.
Design and manufacturing principles used in electrical wiring or harnessing production and its installation within industrial equipment and electrical cabinets.
Tooling and fixture design concepts for repeatability, safety, and production efficiency.
Raw material or component selection, fabrication methods, and production cost considerations.
Interpretation and creation of precision technical drawings and digital models.
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks Electrical or equivalent) including modeling, drawing release, and file management.
ERP systems and change control processes (CR/CO workflow).
Standard manufacturing documentation practices and revision control.
Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
Competency in business and engineering software (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Hands-on experience with electrical hand tools (crimping, stripping, soldering), test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope).
IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent knowledge or training.
Ability to communicate effectively between Engineering and Production teams.
Demonstrated alignment with Nomad Core Values.
2–5 years manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or related field – ABET accredited preferred.
Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Experience with SolidWorks modeling, drawings, and file management.
Experience with ERP software in a manufacturing environment.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC machining.
Advanced system-level electrical design and integration experience across power distribution, control systems, and communications architectures.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability involving complex electrical, integration, manufacturing, and field issues.
Ability to architect and optimize AC/DC electrical systems, wiring strategies, protection schemes, and control interfaces.
Skilled in reviewing, approving, and improving engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable electrical standards, codes, and best practices including NEC, UL, IEC, and safety compliance requirements.
Experience supporting production environments, resolving technical issues, and improving manufacturability and serviceability of designs.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with mechanical engineering, software, IT integration, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
Experience leading validation activities, system testing, and failure investigations.
Strong technical communication and project coordination skills with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
Proficient with ECAD tools, electrical documentation systems, and engineering change management processes.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities, technical risk, and engineering deliverables on complex programs.

Responsibilities

Review designs for manufacturability (DFM) during digital design and physical construction.
Use software (SolidWorks Electrical) to create/edit designs to be used in final production.
Advise Engineering on consistent documentation for DFM.
Act as a bridge between mechanical design and electrical/IT requirements by working with designers early to identify and mitigate issues, managing major SPN concerns before design freeze, and ensuring critical provisions such as wiring, pass-throughs, interfaces, bulkheads, waterproofing, and IT infrastructure needs are incorporated before mid-build integration challenges arise.
Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering on design inputs from an electrical perspective to facilitate needed wiring passthroughs, wire routing, interfaces, bulkheads, and waterproofing required by the Electrical Engineering design.
Develop and maintain standard work documentation.
Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
Support production through training them on standard manufacturing processes.
Support production by troubleshooting build issues and clarifying engineering intent.
Create and maintain fixtures and tooling designs using hand tools and shop machinery (manual + CNC).
Conduct testing and validation, formally documenting results.
Analyze CR/COs and assess impact to schedule and costs.
Serve as liaison between Engineering and Production.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and standardization.
Handle and prioritize multiple project requests at the same time.
Be willing to travel as needed by Management.
Uphold and model Nomad Core Values.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Independently perform DFM reviews for small to mid-sized assemblies.
Design and implement moderate-complexity tooling and fixtures.
Analyze Change Requests and prepare impact summaries for approval.
Support production troubleshooting with minimal oversight.
Conduct and document formal test setups and validation procedures.
Improve manufacturing documentation clarity and standardization.
Estimate engineering effort and manage assigned priorities.