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Manufacturing Engineer

Early-career Manufacturing Engineer assists in optimizing plant layouts, analyzing production data for throughput improvements, developing SOPs, and providing factory floor support for modular electronics and power equipment production. Requires bachelor's in engineering, basic CAD proficiency, and Lean principles knowledge.

85k – 95k/yr
On-siteEntry levelHardware Engineering

About the role

What You'll Be Working On

  • Plant Layout & Process Support: Assist in updating manufacturing floor layouts to improve material flow and ensure safe operator movements.
  • Throughput & Data Analysis: Help perform time studies and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks; assist in implementing process improvements to balance assembly lines.
  • Metrics Reporting: Support the tracking of key performance indicators, including First Pass Yield (FPY) and Overall Process Effectiveness (OPE).
  • DFMA Participation: Support Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) reviews by documenting feedback from the factory floor to help simplify assembly.
  • Work Instructions: Develop and maintain detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assembly instructions to ensure consistent quality.
  • Tooling Assistance: Assist in the identification and design of manufacturing aids, jigs, and fixtures to improve ergonomics and safety.
  • Production Support: Help resolve real-time manufacturing issues and participate in root cause analysis for process deviations.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 0–2 years of experience; internship or senior project experience in a manufacturing or electromechanical environment is highly preferred.

CAD Proficiency: Basic proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software (such as SolidWorks or SketchUp) for layout and fixture design.

Lean Foundational Knowledge: Academic or practical exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, etc.).

Technical Understanding: Familiarity with metal fabrication, welding, or mechanical assembly processes.

Problem Solving: A first-principles approach to solving technical problems and a desire to work with data-driven analysis.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for 8 hours or more daily to support floor operations.

Bonus Points

  • Exposure to Plant Simulation software or modeling tools.
  • EIT certification or foundational Six Sigma training (Green Belt).
  • Experience or coursework related to ERP/MRP software for managing BOMs.
  • A strong drive to learn and a proactive attitude toward improving manufacturing processes.

Compensation Range: Up to $85,000 - $95,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.

Skills

SolidworksSketchupCADLean Manufacturing5SKaizenSix SigmaERPMrpDfma
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