Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
5 years of experience in manufacturing industrial equipment or fluid power systems
Strong knowledge of machining, mechanical assembly, and hydraulic systems
Ability to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics
Experience in creating manufacturing documentation and process routings
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production data analysis
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Responsibilities
Design and optimize manufacturing processes for electrohydraulic actuators
Develop work instructions and bills of materials for production
Define tooling and assembly aids to enhance safety and consistency
Support new product introductions by translating designs into manufacturing processes
Collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability
Lead pilot builds and production readiness reviews
Identify improvements to reduce cycle time and warranty risks
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Life insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
11 company paid holidays
Full Job Description
REXA, Inc is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes for electrohydraulic actuators used in demanding industrial environments. This role focuses on improving safety, reliability, quality, and cost across machining, assembly, testing, and final integration, while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Process Development
Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for electrohydraulic actuators and related subassemblies
Develop processes, routings, work instructions, and bills of materials for low- to medium-volume industrial production
Define tooling, fixturing, hydraulic test setups, and assembly aids to improve consistency and safety
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Support NPI activities by translating engineering designs into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
Collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA for actuator subassemblies, hydraulic components, manifolds, seals, and control systems
Lead pilot builds and production readiness reviews
Continuous Improvement & Troubleshooting
Identify and execute improvements to reduce cycle time, rework, scrap, and warranty risk
Troubleshoot production issues related to hydraulic performance, electrical controls, sealing, and mechanical fit-up
Apply Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
