Manufacturing Engineer

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

Modular Mission Critical, M.C. Dean’s manufacturing campus for modular products serving datacenters and critical infrastructure, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure product quality, and improve efficiency. The role includes maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), evaluating and purchasing equipment, and creating fixtures and assembly aids to support production. The engineer collaborates with design, production, quality assurance, and procurement teams to maintain accurate BOMs; assess equipment needs and supplier options; design, test, and validate fixtures and assembly aids; and improve manufacturing processes. The position also includes training production teams, providing technical support, maintaining documentation, and creating or updating work instructions and standard operating procedures. The role is based at Modular Mission Critical’s manufacturing campus just north of Richmond, Virginia. The stated annual pay range is USD $93,840 to USD $117,300.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 5 years of experience.
Proven manufacturing engineering experience focused on BOM maintenance, equipment purchases, and fixture or assembly-aid creation.
Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work with computer screens for extended periods.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to understand spoken information and communicate ideas verbally so others understand.
Ability to read and understand written information.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to identify and understand another person’s speech.

Responsibilities

Manage and update Bills of Materials to reflect product design, material, and specification changes.
Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure BOM accuracy and completeness, and streamline BOM structures for production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Assess manufacturing needs and identify opportunities for equipment purchases or upgrades.
Research and evaluate equipment suppliers based on factors such as cost, quality, and technological advancements.
Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and finalize equipment purchases.
Design and develop fixtures, jigs, and assembly aids to improve production processes.
Work with design and production teams to create tools that improve assembly efficiency and product quality.
Test and validate fixtures against specified requirements.
Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement, particularly in the use of fixtures and assembly aids.
Implement process changes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve quality.
Train production teams in the proper use of fixtures and assembly aids.
Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure fixtures and assembly aids meet quality standards and support product quality.
Review fixtures regularly and address issues that affect product quality.
Maintain detailed documentation of fixtures, assembly aids, and equipment specifications.
Create and update work instructions and standard operating procedures related to fixture and equipment use.
Document changes to BOMs and manufacturing processes.
Coordinate with design, production, quality assurance, and procurement teams to align equipment and fixture needs.
Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues related to fixtures and equipment.