Position Summary:As our
Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the primary technical "hands-on" expert for the production floor. You will be the critical link between the Design Engineering team and Operations, responsible for translating engineering designs into efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing processes.
You will design the production workflow, develop tools and fixtures, create work instructions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You'll enjoy working in a fun, collaborative, and fast-paced (high-mix/low-volume) "GSD" (Get Stuff Done) manufacturing operation.
This position reports to the
Operations Manager.
Qualifications & Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
- 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in the mil/aero, space, or medical device industry.
- Experience in cable and harness assembly is highly preferred.
- Proven experience designing tools, fixtures, and production aids.
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Experience leading Lean/Kaizen events and driving continuous improvement.
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Proficiency with an MRP/ERP system (Syspro preferred) and CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
- Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Are You Our Next ACE?- Act as the primary technical support for the production team, leading all troubleshooting and problem-solving for manufacturing processes.
- Design, develop, and implement tools, fixtures, and production aids to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Create and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions, process sheets, and production routers in the ERP system.
- Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with engineering to ensure new designs are optimized for production.
- Manage the NPI (New Product Introduction) process from an operations perspective, ensuring a smooth transition from prototype to full production.
- Lead continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) events to optimize production workflow, reduce waste, and improve product-build efficiency.
- Partner with the Quality team to conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for any manufacturing-related issues.
- Define and validate manufacturing process times and labor standards to support the estimating and planning teams.
- Provide technical advice and training to production leads and assemblers on new processes and equipment.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Systems You'll Use:- Google Workspace
- ADP / Syspro / QMS / CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) / Smartviews / Salesforce / Planful / AwardCo
Pay Transparency:Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is
$90,000 - $120,000 per year plus 10% AIP. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.
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