Manufacturing Engineer

Avalign Technologies • Fort Wayne, IN

45d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer contributes technical manufacturing, project management skills, and process excellence thinking to our Operations and New Product Introduction teams. This role combines collaboration with both external and internal customers with active participation and leadership of assigned projects that create and refine our manufacturing methods, designs, and documentation to continually improve our efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and cost for our product lines. What You'll Do: Assist cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, purchasing, customer service, and quality) in meeting production and company objectives. Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including setup, documentation, and basic process verification. Develop and refine operational drawings, overlays, and processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Assist in building, maintaining, and improving simple tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing and testing. Support review of non-conforming materials (NCMR) by gathering data, documenting issues, and assisting with disposition activities. Manage and execute engineering change notices (ECNs) with precision and attention to detail. Applies advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis methods to solve problems with documented results. May be called to lead new projects from development through delivery with responsibility for long-term cost, quality, and delivery. Directly supports the qualification and validation activities associated with manufacturing equipment and special processes. Designs and implements robust production processes and methods assuring that process capabilities are adequate to support business needs. Develops work instructions and necessary documentation to train associates and sustain manufacturing proficiencies. What You'll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science plus 3 years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo preferred. Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and use of standard tools and equipment. Familiarity with reading technical drawings, work instructions, and basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers). Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., medical device, automotive, aerospace) or quality standards such as ISO 13485 is a plus. What You Won’t Do: Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs Who You Are: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams An effective communicator, both written and verbal What You’ll Enjoy: Competitive compensation and benefits package Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance Employer funded STD and LTD insurance Tuition reimbursement Great 401(k) with company match Generous employee referral bonus program Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement Temperature controlled environment Community involvement investing and giving back to the community Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc. You should be proficient in: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Continuous Improvement Process Engineering Engineering Degree Machines & technologies you'll use: 3D Modeling

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science plus 3 years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and use of standard tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with reading technical drawings, work instructions, and basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Engineering Degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo preferred.
• Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., medical device, automotive, aerospace) or quality standards such as ISO 13485 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, purchasing, customer service, and quality) in meeting production and company objectives.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including setup, documentation, and basic process verification.
• Develop and refine operational drawings, overlays, and processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in building, maintaining, and improving simple tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing and testing.
• Support review of non-conforming materials (NCMR) by gathering data, documenting issues, and assisting with disposition activities.
• Manage and execute engineering change notices (ECNs) with precision and attention to detail.
• Applies advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis methods to solve problems with documented results.
• May be called to lead new projects from development through delivery with responsibility for long-term cost, quality, and delivery.
• Directly supports the qualification and validation activities associated with manufacturing equipment and special processes.
• Designs and implements robust production processes and methods assuring that process capabilities are adequate to support business needs.
• Develops work instructions and necessary documentation to train associates and sustain manufacturing proficiencies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level