Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on turning challenges into solutions and ideas into reality. In this role, you9ll improve process capabilities, ensure smooth product transitions to production, and work hands-on with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and innovation on the production floor. If you enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and making a measurable impact, this is the role for you.

What you will be responsible for:

The Manufacturing Engineer assists in the development of capable processes and ensures efficient and effective transfer of product into production. The position is responsible for initiating and conducting defined technical tasks associated within a manufacturing environment.

• Assesses process capabilities and innovates and implements process improvements for discrete, well-defined processes.
• Analyze, understand, and apply technical and quality requirements of well-defined products to create proper documentation to meet the requirements of a given contract.
• Writes clean and concise work instructions that can be understood by manufacturing operators.
• Assist in disposition and review of non-conforming rejects to identify and implement actions to prevent re-occurrence
• Contributes to technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results.
• Writes validation protocols and reports applicable to new processes.
• Gathers and provides technical data for technical reviews.
• Oversees development builds associated with the project.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of key production processes and materials.
• Assists in the designing of fixtures and tooling to facilitate product development.
• Create dimensional characterization methodology and inspection criteria.
• Investigate root cause and implement corrective action as pertaining to quality or cost concerns.
• Identifies and implements a comprehensive education plan to continually advance technical skills and personal development as well as enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

What you need:

• Bachelor9s degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college.
• General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts & applications including statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, process capability, SPC, etc.).
• Ability to identify technical problems and execute solutions relevant to project responsibility using a systematic problem-solving process.
• Basic understanding of electric motor theory and principles, including typical mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
• Ability to create technical presentations and recommendations for internal and external customers.
• Apply basic project/process management tools (i.e., Gantt chart, RACI matrices) to ensure performance against project deliverables.
• Ability to develop effective work relationships with suppliers and customers of project/process input and output.

What you will get...

• An awesome employee-ownership culture
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)
• Paid time off
• 401k match and ESOP contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

Salary Description:

$75,000 - $90,000 annual DOQ

We are open to filling the position at a higher level depending on qualifications.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company9s discretion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.