Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Supports manufacturing engineering through new product introduction, engineering change management, CAD print creation, BOM and routing setup, labeling, validation, documentation, equipment troubleshooting, work instructions, and process improvement. The role works closely with production personnel, technicians, vendors, and internal customers while maintaining accurate engineering controls and manufacturing documentation.

Develop and implement advanced manufacturing processes, automation solutions, tooling, and electro-mechanical systems. Improve quality, efficiency, and costs through process optimization, Lean manufacturing, time studies, and continuous improvement. Manage equipment and capital projects, support supplier selection and feasibility studies, resolve manufacturing issues, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while collaborating across engineering and operations teams.

Leads the detailed design, integration, commissioning, validation, and production deployment of automation solutions across manufacturing operations. Troubleshoots controls, robotics, vision, and system integration issues; coordinates Operations, Maintenance, IT, Facilities, EHS, and vendors; develops validation plans, documentation, procedures, and deployment standards; supports go-live, hypercare, operational handoff, and technical knowledge transfer.

Leads advanced manufacturing process development and implementation in an automotive production environment. Responsibilities include manufacturing feasibility, process flows, plant layouts, tooling and capital equipment, equipment installation, product launches, run-at-rate activities, ergonomic improvements, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination with suppliers and plant teams. The role also supports automation, injection molding, quality, productivity, and data-driven process optimization.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, product quality, equipment, tooling, layouts, and production systems. Coordinates new product introductions, facility transformation, technology transfer, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborates with shop-floor personnel and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, flow, and customer fulfillment. Responsibilities include PLC programming, CAD-based equipment and tooling design, lean process implementation, and operational excellence across varied production environments.

Supports manufacturing engineering activities for assigned product accounts, including engineering change orders, BOMs, production documentation, process validation, PFMEAs, risk analyses, troubleshooting, lean manufacturing, equipment updates, and continuous improvement. Collaborates with program management, quality, operations, customers, and suppliers to implement compliant production processes, resolve issues, train personnel, and support product launches and transfers.

Develops manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, workstations, documentation, and time standards for electric vehicle production. Partners with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve safety, capacity, yield, and quality through Lean and Six Sigma methods. Responsibilities include equipment procurement, process troubleshooting, corrective actions, line balancing, cost estimation, production readiness, and launch support.

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for efficient, cost-effective, high-quality production. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, corrective actions, process documentation, new product introduction support, capacity analysis, lean and Six Sigma initiatives, safety and quality compliance, and production personnel training. The role collaborates with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and improve manufacturing performance.

Provides engineering support for manufacturing and automation, including equipment design, setup, programming, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and process improvement. Manages filament-wound tank equipment, develops procedures and testing protocols, supports quality and safety initiatives, and trains production staff on robotics and equipment operation. Requires collaboration across production, purchasing, engineering, suppliers, and customers.

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for complex products in a high-volume production environment. Lead process validation, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, CAPA, troubleshooting, documentation, and capital equipment projects. Collaborate with design, quality, production, and suppliers to improve efficiency, yield, quality, and cost. Provide technical mentorship and training while applying Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, CAD, automation, and robotics expertise.

Lead manufacturability, tooling, assembly methods, build flows, and production transition for spacecraft mechanisms including actuators, gimbals, separation mechanisms, and reaction wheels. Establish manufacturing standards, mitigate process risks, develop automation and MES tools, support prototype and qualification testing, scale advanced techniques to high-rate flight hardware production, and mentor manufacturing engineers and technicians.

Leads manufacturability, tooling, process development, prototype builds, test articles, and production-flow optimization for spacecraft mechanisms. Develops advanced manufacturing techniques for actuators, separation mechanisms, gimbals, and reaction wheel assemblies; provides DFX guidance; supports qualification testing; scales processes to high-rate flight-hardware production; and mentors engineers and technicians.

Lead manufacturing engineering for spacecraft electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, wire harnesses, avionics, electromechanical assemblies, and machined components. Develop manufacturing methods, tooling, build flows, MES processes, and DFX guidance; prototype and transition designs from first article to high-rate production. Lead manufacturability reviews, improve production efficiency, mentor junior engineers and technicians, and apply aerospace workmanship, inspection, conformal coating, and GD&T standards.

Develops and scales manufacturing processes for spacecraft electronic and electromechanical assemblies. Responsibilities include design-for-excellence guidance, prototype and flight hardware builds, tooling and fixturing, manufacturing flow development, MES implementation, PCBA and harness manufacturing, conformal coating, and production process optimization. The engineer collaborates with electrical, mechanical, and design teams to establish manufacturability and support high-rate satellite production.

Develops manufacturing methods, tooling, build flows, and production processes for spacecraft mechanisms and electromechanical assemblies. Partners with design engineers on DFX and manufacturability, builds prototypes and test articles, supports qualification campaigns, establishes first-article production floors, and transitions advanced manufacturing techniques to high-rate flight-hardware production. The role also involves MES implementation, mechanical assembly, wire harness manufacturing, tooling, process improvement, and aerospace standards compliance.

Lead and mentor manufacturing engineers in producing flight-ready mechanisms, coordinate cross-functional builds, and provide technical leadership in a rapidly evolving environment.

Lead end-to-end manufacturing for combustion device hardware, develop and implement production processes, drive process improvements and scalability, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (additive, machine shop, supply chain, design), ensure on-time delivery, and support transition from development to production.

Develops and implements outsourcing strategies for manufactured components and assemblies. Leads make-versus-buy analyses, supplier qualification, production transfers, process validation, supplier performance improvement, and manufacturing process development. Supports machining, assembly, tooling, NPI, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, documentation, automation, and safety initiatives while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Develop and optimize manufacturing methods, processes, tooling, equipment specifications, BOMs, routings, process flows, line balances, manufacturing plans, and work instructions. Support manufacturing readiness reviews and engineering builds, evaluate process improvements, estimate labor, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure compliance with AS9100, safety, and quality standards while supporting Operations.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes for Axon’s Phoenix facility, ensuring cost, ergonomics, quality, and cycle-time targets. Supports production lines, designs and tests manufacturing methods and equipment, evaluates robotics and automation, and provides guidance to technicians and production leads. Collaborates with Quality, R&D, Product, and Automation teams, identifies efficiency improvements, leads root-cause investigations, and maintains SOPs, process flowcharts, and technical documentation.

Support production of the T-7A rear section by developing process documentation, production flows, layouts, and assembly systems. Drive producibility reviews, continuous improvement, and Lean-based manufacturing techniques. Coordinate between design and production, execute process planning, and support qualification of new products while collaborating across functions.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern supporting Airbus’s aircraft-component production line launch and industrialization. Responsibilities include developing rework instructions, coordinating repairs with engineering teams, troubleshooting technical issues, improving productivity and processes, and maintaining technical process documentation. The role is fully onsite in Kinston, North Carolina and requires collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and safety teams.

Lead new product introduction manufacturing for engines and power systems: implement manufacturing techniques, review designs for manufacturability and cost, manage MRL and UPC models, drive APQP/Flawless Launch artifacts, coordinate suppliers and capital needs, manage cost reduction and RTY targets, support production transitions and program schedules while participating in cross-functional IPTs.

Owns manufacturing and assembly processes for autonomous aircraft installations, including build planning, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, technician support, design for manufacturability, nonconformance resolution, supplier qualification, and quality improvements. The role requires hands-on experience with aerospace structures, metallic and composite fabrication, GD&T, CAD-based tooling design, FAA requirements, and transitioning prototype builds to rate production.

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment, workstations, and production line layouts for prototype and production builds. Author work instructions, conduct process capability studies, GR&R, and DoE, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance. Partner with design engineering during NPI, improve existing operations using Lean Manufacturing, and support powertrain, electronics, mechanical, and battery assembly applications.