Manufacturing Engineer

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Henrico, VA, USA
In-Office
90K-124K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Plans, designs, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes and equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment failures, developing maintenance requirements, supporting PFMEA and control plans, creating work instructions, optimizing equipment layouts, coordinating with production and customers, and contributing to corrective actions and continuous improvement. The role also provides technical and cost information for management decisions and may run simulations and train others.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job SummaryFlex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Manufacturing Engineer located in Henrico, VA.


Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager the Manufacturing Engineer role involves planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes by providing technical support maintenance of manufacturing methods by performing the following duties in the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.


What a typical day looks like:

  • Understand manufacturing and test equipment concepts, technologies and techniques
  • Designs manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.
  • Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
  • Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands-on maintenance skillsWork with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans
  • May be involved in development and and update of PFMEA for new products
  • May participate in control plan development
  • Write and update work instructions and other documents (e.g. specifications, procedures,…)
  • Analyzes and  designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
  • Confers with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
  • Coordinates with customers to determine product specifications and design changes and responds to customer request.
  • Provides information for management decisions from a technical and technical cost perspective.
  • Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
  • Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:


  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience and training, and 3 - 5 years of related experience.
  • Prior manufacturing experience
  • Demonstrates advanced operations, technical and people skills.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/ processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
  • Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills.
  • Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others. 
  • Able to run and explain simulations.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-21-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$90,400.00 USD - $124,300.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience and training
  • 3–5 years of related experience
  • Prior manufacturing experience
  • Advanced operations, technical, and people skills
  • Knowledge of multiple functional technologies, processes, industries, or functions and their site interdependencies
  • Advanced functional and technical skills with basic process skills
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, overview of the entire test process, and ability to train others
  • Ability to run and explain simulations
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