Manufacturing Engineer

HELLBENDER Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Hellbender Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing production team. This is a broad, high-impact role where you will support daily manufacturing operations, enhance and document processes, troubleshoot production issues, and assist with scoping new work through accurate cost estimation. The ideal candidate is comfortable addressing immediate build problems on the production floor as well as documenting clear work instructions or producing detailed quotes. This position is available at both Mid-Level and Senior levels, with the specific level determined by the candidate's experience and capabilities. Senior candidates are expected to assume greater responsibility for 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 for 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
• Profit Sharing (through 401k)

What This Job Offers

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