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Job Id:
309
# of Openings:
1
Manufacturing Engineer (On-Site)
Manufacturing Engineer, Position Overview
This is an on-site Manufacturing Engineer role with schedule flexibility to support production operations across first and/or second shift. Typical working hours fall within a 07:00–18:00 time band, with limited remote work permitted in special, pre-approved situations.
The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, working closely with domestic and international suppliers as well as cross-functional internal teams. This position requires a strong hands-on engineering background, technical leadership, and the ability to operate effectively across the full supply chain.
Key Responsibilities (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to):
Manufacturing Process Development & Validation
- Lead the development, documentation, validation, and ongoing verification of manufacturing processes.
- Define and execute process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ongoing process verification plans.
- Establish process standards, ensure process capability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support and facilitate the successful launch of new products into production.
Quality & Risk Management
- Participate in and support risk management activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, DFA, and DFM.
- Investigate and respond to production and post-production quality issues, including customer feedback.
- Act as a technical consultant for CAPA activities, engineering changes, and quality improvements.
- Support final component and assembly Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
Supplier & Product Transfer Support
- Support and lead product and component transfers to external suppliers.
- Lead remediation efforts for engineering designs and documentation to support successful product transfers.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve capability, quality, and lean manufacturing performance.
Technical & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Provide manufacturing engineering support to:
- Purchasing / Supply Chain
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Receiving
- Machine Shop
- Assembly
- Configuration Management
- Shipping
- Act as a technical liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
- Initiate Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs).
- Participate actively in internal and external technical and project review meetings.
Tooling, Fixtures & CAD
- Design and develop fixtures, tooling, and production aids to support manufacturing and assembly.
- Use 3D CAD tools to support fixture design and layout modifications.
- Support product designs from a Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) perspective.
Lean & Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean Manufacturing principles internally and with suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for waste reduction, cost savings, and efficiency improvements.
- Continuously improving manufacturing systems, processes, and documentation.
Required Technical Expertise
- Strong technical background in:
- 3D CAD design
- Aluminum extrusions
- Sheet metal and metal fabrication
- Welding and metal stamping
- CNC machining (3- and 4-axis)
- Finishing processes (powder coat, anodizing, zinc/nickel plating, etc.)
- Plastic injection molding
- Aluminum high-pressure die casting and gravity casting
- Hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies, shop tools, presses, torque tools, and work instructions.
- Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T (or ISO/DIN equivalents).
- Working knowledge of QC metrology tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent (from an accredited university).
- 4 - 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering role supporting CNC manufactured parts, finished components, and product transfers.
- Strong understanding of material properties (metals and polymers), fasteners, and mechanical hardware.
- Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
- Demonstrated experience with risk management, validation, and CAPA methodologies.
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Excellent organization and project management skills; able to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in CREO Parametric (Pro/ENGINEER), SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
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