Manufacturing Engineer

HELLBENDER Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to become an integral part of our growing production team. This is a broad, high-impact role: you will be on the floor supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, improving and documenting our processes, troubleshooting production issues, and helping scope new work through accurate cost estimation. The right candidate is equally comfortable diving into a build problem mid-shift and sitting down to write a clear work instruction or produce a detailed quote. This role is open at both Mid-Level and Senior levels — your experience and capabilities will determine where you land, with senior candidates expected to take greater ownership of process development and cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
Mid-Level: 3–5 years | Senior: 6+ years in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with PCBA assembly processes, SMT equipment, and/or system-level hardware assembly
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues independently and under time pressure
Experience writing work instructions, SOPs, or similar manufacturing documentation
Familiarity with manufacturing cost estimation and quoting processes
Strong communication skills — able to work effectively with operators, engineers, and leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards or IPC-7711/7721 rework
Familiarity with systems for production tracking and documentation
Exposure to AOI, X-ray, or other in-line inspection technologies
Background in robotics, embedded systems, or computer vision hardware
Familiarity with ISO 13485 and 9001 quality standards
(Senior) Track record of leading process improvement projects from concept through implementation

Responsibilities

Support production floor operations across PCBA and system assembly to ensure builds stay on schedule and meet quality standards
Act as a first responder for manufacturing issues — identifying root causes and implementing rapid, effective corrective actions
Collaborate with technicians and operators to provide real-time guidance and resolve build blockers
Work closely with PMs to track and report key production metrics
Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, throughput, and repeatability
Lead structured troubleshooting efforts recurring production issues and implement lasting fixes
Design and execute process experiments to validate improvements before full-scale rollout
Monitor process controls and quality data; proactively flag and address trends before they become escapes
Author, revise, and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and SOPs for assembly and test processes
Ensure documentation is kept current as processes evolve, and that operators have what they need to execute consistently
Contribute to BOM reviews, traveler creation, and engineering change order processes
Provide manufacturing time and cost estimates for new product builds and customer quotes
Review internal and external BOMs, drawings, and requirements to assess manufacturability and flag risk areas early
Collaborate with sales and engineering to ensure quotes reflect accurate, achievable production assumptions

Benefits

401(k)
5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
Flexible spending account
Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
7.5 weeks total Paid time off
As needed PPE reimbursement, including things such as prescription safety glasses, steel toe boots
Hellbender Inc. Stock through our Equity Incentive Plan
Profit Sharing (through 401k)