5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering or process development
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Strong background in complex hardware assembly and manufacturing process development
Proficiency in CAD software, preferably NX
Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, and structured root-cause analysis
Responsibilities
Partner with Engineering for prototype and NPI support, translating design into scalable processes
Develop and maintain MBOMs, Bills of Process, and Work Instructions
Create and qualify manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling for electromechanical assembly
Lead manufacturability reviews and support production readiness activities
Own manufacturing performance metrics, leading root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Benefits
Direct hire opportunity
Collaborative work environment
Focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware products
Engagement in early-stage product development
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical bridge between product design and mass production. You are responsible for the technical development, validation, and launch of robust manufacturing processes for new hardware products. Your mission is to ensure that "what is designed" can be "built at scale" by defining the equipment, tooling, and process parameters required to meet rigorous quality, cost, and throughput targets. You will champion DFx (Design for Excellence) during early-stage development and lead technical root-cause analysis for any assembly-line roadblocks. Key Accountabilities
Prototype & NPI Support: Partner with Engineering during early builds, providing hands-on assembly and failure-analysis support while translating design intent into scalable manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing Definition: Develop and maintain MBOMs, Bills of Process, operation sequences, and Work Instructions. Ensure alignment with the EBOM and successful transfer into ERP/MES systems.
Process, Tooling & Validation: Develop and qualify manufacturing processes, fixtures, jigs, and tooling for precision electromechanical assembly, alignment, routing, preload, calibration, and functional validation.
DFM/DFA & Production Readiness: Lead manufacturability reviews, PFMEA, and technical readiness activities. Support pilot builds, production ramp, CM transfer, and ECO/MCO implementation.
Yield & Continuous Improvement: Own manufacturing performance including first-pass yield, defects, and rework. Use production and test data to lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Skills & Requirements
Technical: Strong background in complex hardware assembly, manufacturing process development, tooling, and NPI. Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred).
Analytical: Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, and structured root-cause analysis.
Preferred Experience: Experience manufacturing high degree-of-freedom electromechanical assemblies, robotic systems, precision mechanisms, or actuation systems. Experience with cable/tendon-driven mechanisms, precision assembly, sensor integration, tolerance-sensitive assemblies, or calibration is a strong plus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience: 5+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, process development, NPI, or complex hardware industrialization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate
*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
