Manufacturing Engineer
head-huntress.com•Stafford, VA
About The Position
Seeking a hands-on and versatile Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in electro-mechanical systems to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle. This role bridges the gap between design and production, ensuring that manufacturing processes are robust, scalable, and aligned with product requirements. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interpreting complex technical data packages and collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
Requirements
- Strong background in electro-mechanical systems
- Ability to interpret complex technical data packages
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Experience with NPI support
- Experience developing and validating manufacturing processes
- Experience with tooling, fixtures, and assembly methods
- Experience participating in design reviews
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, PCBA schematics, BOMs, and specifications
- Experience defining and optimizing assembly and test processes
- Experience supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience working with procurement, quality, and supplier engineering teams
- Experience supporting supplier onboarding and technical training
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with R&D, design, and supply chain teams to transition products from development to production.
- Develop and validate manufacturing processes for new products, including tooling, fixtures, and assembly methods.
- Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
- Interpret and clarify engineering drawings, PCBA schematics, BOMs, and specifications for internal teams and external suppliers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for technical questions related to the TDP.
- Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and production-ready.
- Define and optimize assembly and test processes for electro-mechanical systems.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with procurement, quality, and supplier engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements.
- Support supplier onboarding and technical training as needed.
- Collaborate with design and R&D teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
