Manufacturing Engineer

Hyve Solutions•Carson City, NV

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About The Position

Hyve Solutions is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to solve production problems and improve manufacturing performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role works directly with manufacturing equipment and production teams to improve throughput, quality, reliability, and efficiency. The engineer takes ownership of process and equipment performance, identifies automation opportunities, and develops practical, lasting solutions. The position involves troubleshooting equipment and process issues, optimizing machine settings and programming, supporting equipment integration and production ramp-up, and applying engineering methods and data analysis to eliminate recurring problems. It also includes establishing process parameters, standardizing improvements, and preparing technical documentation as needed.

Requirements

Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, with hands-on experience troubleshooting, programming, or optimizing industrial manufacturing equipment.
Experience with machine controls, industrial automation, PLCs, robotics, or equipment programming.
Ability to identify root causes and implement effective, lasting solutions to manufacturing problems.
Comfort working directly with production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and a sense of ownership.
Engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical education and relevant hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, PCBA, or automated assembly.
Familiarity with IPC standards, soldering processes, or electronic manufacturing equipment.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, or statistical process improvement.
Experience introducing new equipment, automating production processes, or supporting high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment, process failures, recurring defects, and production bottlenecks to improve throughput, quality, and reliability.
Optimize machine settings, programming, cycle times, and production processes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve equipment capabilities, and implement practical engineering solutions.
Work on the production floor with operators, technicians, maintenance, and production leadership to identify problems, test solutions, and sustain improvements.
Apply engineering principles, data analysis, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement methods to eliminate recurring issues.
Participate in equipment selection, installation, qualification, programming, and production ramp-up.
Establish process parameters, standardize successful improvements, and create technical documentation when needed.