Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Supports the introduction and improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production documentation. Develops cost estimates, process instructions, PFMEAs, capital requests, and manufacturing changes. Troubleshoots production, equipment, and quality issues while collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and suppliers. Provides process training, supports safety and ergonomics initiatives, participates in Kaizen and value engineering activities, and assists with drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Leads manufacturing engineering teams supporting production operations, quality, continuous improvement, product transfers, and technology launches. Owns engineering performance targets, manufacturing excellence initiatives, KPI achievement, cost controls, and compliance with quality, safety, and environmental systems. Develops engineers and supervisors, partners with Operations, R&D, Quality, Planning, and Materials, and drives strategic and tactical plans for production optimization and innovation.

Researches, develops, tests, and implements advanced manufacturing technologies for aerospace production. Manages technical requirements, suppliers, research partnerships, and projects from concept through production. Applies TRL and MRL frameworks, supports manufacturing improvements, and collaborates cross-functionally to optimize throughput, quality, and process variation.

Leads HVAC manufacturing process engineering, including engineering changes, production troubleshooting, workstation and equipment optimization, new product introductions, Lean implementation, process capability analysis, capacity improvements, quality enhancement, and safety initiatives. Works primarily on the production floor while coaching teams, resolving issues, and coordinating improvement projects.

Supports mechanical manufacturing operations through machining, assembly, fabrication, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting. Develops and optimizes production processes, tooling, fixtures, documentation, and process controls. Leads root cause investigations, corrective actions, supplier improvements, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and NPI transitions. Collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and suppliers to improve quality, throughput, safety, productivity, and manufacturing costs.

The Manufacturing Engineer improves manufacturing processes, systems, efficiency, and compliance through statistical analysis, Lean and Kaizen initiatives, time studies, and cost reduction. The role supports program launches, evaluates materials and equipment, designs tools and machinery, interprets technical drawings, and resolves production or system malfunctions. It requires regular shop-floor collaboration with management, production staff, vendors, and customers in a plant environment.

Build and own an in-house pilot assembly line for a wearable robotics medical device. Responsibilities include developing tooling, fixtures, manufacturing processes, documentation, and supplier relationships; supporting design verification and clinical builds; ensuring manufacturing readiness; and contributing to process validation, risk management, and design transfer toward higher-volume production.

Support manufacturing teams to develop and scale electrical manufacturing processes, troubleshoot and prototype electrical test fixtures, improve PLM/ERP/MES, and resolve electrical/system issues on the production floor.

The role involves designing and commissioning test systems, authoring test procedures, analyzing data for performance evaluation, and optimizing operational processes to enhance safety and efficiency.

Lead global digital manufacturing transformation by defining roadmap, architecting analytics and AI solutions, integrating MES/SCADA/PLCs with cloud, developing predictive maintenance and anomaly-detection models, driving OEE and quality improvements, enforcing data governance, and scaling Industry 4.0 capabilities across sites.

Support Ring Laser Gyroscope production by providing test and manufacturing engineering, performing yield and performance data analysis, applying CAMP/Lean/Six Sigma, investigating and resolving technical issues, improving capacity, cycle time, and yield, developing new processes and product improvements, and supporting test equipment and preventative maintenance to maintain factory capacity.

Develops, validates, and improves manufacturing test assets and processes for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aerospace assemblies. Leads test system and tooling design, work instructions, training, safety compliance, shop-floor troubleshooting, test data analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions. Collaborates with design, manufacturing, production, supply chain, and quality teams to deliver scalable, reliable testing for rocket hardware.

Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer responsible for improving metal fabrication and welding processes, troubleshooting industrial equipment, supporting tooling and mechanical improvements, and enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. Duties include developing and testing manufacturing methods, optimizing workflow and equipment layouts, supporting robotic and resistance welding, analyzing production data, conducting cost studies, implementing equipment improvements, and assisting with production schedules and purchasing.

Supports semiconductor test manufacturing by troubleshooting production and equipment issues, calibrating automated test stations, analyzing test and yield data, performing root cause analysis, improving process efficiency and quality, developing test recipes, maintaining documentation, training operators, and qualifying new tools. The role also coordinates vendor activities for equipment design, installation, modification, acceptance testing, and qualification in a cleanroom environment.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes for sewn-cover seating products, including cutting, sewing, upholstery, fixtures, and assembly. Creates manufacturing documentation, leads root-cause analysis and corrective actions, supports new product introductions and plant launches, and drives continuous improvement in quality, throughput, labor efficiency, material utilization, automation, and standard work. Collaborates across engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and plant teams, with occasional travel to domestic and international facilities.

Lead process development and continuous improvement in a defense manufacturing plant. Create and maintain routings, work instructions, and process verification; support quality investigations and corrective actions; implement engineering changes; train and mentor shop teams; promote safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals.

Lead development and implementation of welding fabrication, testing, and weld integrity processes for large complex assemblies. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze NDT data, qualify weld procedures, recommend automation and welding equipment, and resolve weld-related defects. Apply metallurgy and welding robotics expertise to improve consistency and production performance in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.

Own manufacturing trades and develop processes to fabricate, test, and deliver turbopump components and assemblies for Aeon-R engines. Serve as main liaison between manufacturing and design, optimize architecture, design tooling, perform assembly procedures, tolerance and proof testing, leak checks, and scale production for flight hardware.

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer will create process plans, improve manufacturing processes, advise on design methodologies, and analyze non-conforming hardware, contributing directly to the Terran R program.

Develop and industrialize manufacturing processes from prototype through full-scale production. Design tooling and fixturing, lead advanced manufacturing and continuous improvement projects, evaluate new technologies, create process documentation and estimates, and coordinate with engineering, operations, suppliers, and manufacturing plants. Support data-driven decisions, quality compliance, supplier activities, product launches, and hands-on prototype, testing, tooling validation, and production activities.

Plans, designs, and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, fixtures, and assembly methods. Provides hands-on technical support for machining, forming, plastics, welding, brazing, assembly, and material handling. Analyzes production data, develops process standards, supports continuous improvement and new product introduction, and coordinates cross-functional solutions involving operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering.

Develop and sustain manufacturing processes for new and existing products. Responsibilities include interpreting design drawings, creating work instructions and process routings, estimating labor and material costs, designing tooling and fixtures, improving production layouts, conducting manufacturability and process capability studies, supporting capital equipment, facilitating production readiness reviews, and applying Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost.

Drive manufacturing process improvements using Lean methodologies and PFMEA. Develop work instructions, design/validate fixtures, support automation, troubleshoot production equipment, manage projects, and support ISO quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leads electrical manufacturing engineering for spacecraft electronics, including DFX reviews, prototype builds, tooling, manufacturing flows, PCBA integration, wire harnessing, and electromechanical assemblies. Establishes manufacturing standards, policies, and capacity strategies; develops automation and MES tools; optimizes production processes; mitigates manufacturability and quality risks; and mentors engineering and technical staff. The role supports transition from prototype to high-rate satellite production and pilots advanced manufacturing technologies.

Own the NPI lifecycle for high-frequency RF and microwave test equipment from design reviews through volume production. Lead DFM, DFA, and DFT initiatives; troubleshoot hardware performance issues; define assembly processes and production layouts; manage BOMs and ECOs in SAP; coordinate quality and regulatory compliance; and create work instructions and SOPs. Apply SPC, process capability analysis, 8D, Lean Six Sigma, and PFMEA methods while guiding cross-functional teams and production operators.