Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work production shift schedules.
• Ability to assist with training manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling.
• Flexibility to perform job duties between the manufacturing floor and an office or desk.
• Ability to learn and perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of or experience with 3D CAD, mechanical drawings, MPO, and P&IDs.
• Ability to design fixtures, jigs, brackets, and similar items.
• Ability to identify ways to improve equipment maintainability.
• Engineering skills in process development and improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing, and MPI’s.
• Ability to identify critical process parameters; knowledge of FTA and FMEA.
• Strong teamwork skills at all organizational levels, particularly the ability to work with direct labor to understand challenges and develop solutions using structured methods.
• Self-starter who works independently, follows up with minimal direction, and focuses on team success.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and deliver quality results.
• Strong work ethic and a customer-service-oriented approach for internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with control strategy, PLCs, and sensor/actuator relationships.
• Previous experience with industrial data analysis or a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (1M+ units per day), such as batteries or electronic devices.
• Experience working in machine shops and fabricating machine parts.
• Experience coordinating and collaborating with contractors.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support daily battery manufacturing production activities alongside Manufacturing Engineers II and III.
• Optimize OEE to increase productivity and reduce defects and losses.
• Use OEE and other production data to manage tasks and activities effectively.
• Troubleshoot real-time production problems to maintain production and reduce defects.
• Coordinate reactive and preventative maintenance activities with Maintenance teams, with support from Manufacturing Engineers II and III.
• Work with engineering and maintenance teams to develop permanent countermeasures to recurring manufacturing problems related to productivity, quality, loss, safety, and other areas.
• Support implementation and expansion of permanent countermeasures on production lines.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
• Develop clear, standardized work instructions, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides using technical knowledge.
• Implement and support manufacturing industrial automation.
• Assist in training manufacturing operators on new or revised process instructions or tooling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Lifestyle Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
• Employee recognition and awards platform, with quarterly and annual recognition.
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free shuttle rides to and from work.