Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Owns manufacturing test activities across product development and launch. Develops test strategies, control plans, and work instructions; oversees installation, commissioning, validation, and compliance of complex test equipment; drives test-system improvements, quality, lean manufacturing, and cost optimization; and supports production ramp-up, project sign-off, and lifecycle management.

Design and build distributed manufacturing software coordinating state, timing, and behavior across hardware. Implement APIs, real-time controllers, instrumentation for ML/AI, and reliability/observability. Drive architecture decisions, improve CI/CD and testing practices, debug across software/firmware/hardware, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to converge on a production-ready platform.

Leads manufacturing documentation, process workflows, system builds, and engineering changes in high-technology production environments. Coordinates cross-functional teams, trains production staff, supports customer and vendor discussions, resolves technical issues, and ensures quality, safety, compliance, schedule, and budget performance. The role also supports cost estimation, capital planning, inspections, continuous improvement, and semiconductor equipment manufacturing operations.

Leads manufacturing documentation, process workflows, system builds, work instructions, and engineering changes for high-technology production. Coordinates engineering, manufacturing, quality, customers, and vendors; provides technical direction and training; investigates issues; supports cost estimates and capital planning; and drives compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement in semiconductor equipment manufacturing environments.

Manufacturing engineering intern supporting build and test operations in Austin. Responsibilities include identifying process improvement opportunities, conducting time studies, leading small manufacturing improvement projects, developing and updating operation method sequences, and assisting with part defect root cause analysis. The role requires pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering, or a related field, maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrating troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Leads warehouse and aftermarket fulfillment process improvements, including workflow analysis, layout and storage design, equipment selection, KPI development, and Lean Six Sigma problem solving. Uses SQL, Power BI, and other analytical tools to improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, capacity, safety, and order fulfillment. Manages projects from concept through implementation while coordinating budgets, schedules, stakeholders, risks, documentation, and technical solutions with warehouse and production teams.

Lead New Product Introduction manufacturing engineering for aerospace/defense products: ensure producibility, cost, yield, and readiness through APQP, DFx, MRL, UPC, RTY, supplier validation, tooling/capital planning, production transitions, and cross-functional IPT coordination.

Leads MES implementation, configuration, administration, data integration, and enhancement for a manufacturing plant. Designs procedures, reports, access controls, and system documentation; supports troubleshooting, validated operations, infrastructure upgrades, and data exchange with enterprise systems. Coordinates cross-functional projects, trains employees, manages user requests, and ensures MES capabilities meet operational and business requirements.

Performs entry-level engineering work supporting manufacturing, product and process improvements, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, quality systems, and continuous improvement. The role applies standard engineering methods under experienced guidance, contributes to new product and process technologies, supports corrective actions, and advances manufacturing excellence through standardization, visual controls, problem solving, process optimization, and quality initiatives.

Leads manufacturing integration and production readiness for aerospace and defense platforms. Develops final assembly processes, coordinates system-level builds, drives DFM/DFA reviews, resolves integration issues through root cause analysis, defines work instructions and quality standards, supports product transitions into manufacturing, and collaborates across design, production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering. Mentors junior engineers and improves reliability, producibility, and production scalability.

Leads manufacturing engineering for aerospace propulsion and fluid-system hardware from development through production. Responsibilities include process and tooling development, engine and fuel/oil system integration, DFM/DFA reviews, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, work instructions, inspection methods, supplier qualification, process validation, production readiness, system troubleshooting, and reliability improvements. Collaborates across design, production, quality, supply chain, and test teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Leads manufacturing engineering for electromechanical aerospace and defense assemblies, including actuators, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and motion-control systems. Develops processes, tooling, work instructions, inspection methods, and production controls; leads DFM/DFA, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness. Partners across design, quality, supply chain, production, and test engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, and integration, while mentoring junior engineers.

Lead advanced manufacturing engineering across multiple defense programs, including production-line infrastructure, manufacturing sequences, tooling, workstations, work instructions, process controls, time studies, and lean improvements. Partner with quality, supply chain, production, and engineering to implement ECOs, resolve defects, improve throughput, and establish scalable production systems. Mentor engineers and support prototype manufacturing for next-generation aircraft.

Leads manufacturing engineering for advanced electrical and avionics systems from prototype through full-rate production. Develops processes, tooling, work instructions, inspection methods, and production controls; drives DFM/DFA, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness. Partners with design, quality, supply chain, test, and production teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and testability while mentoring junior engineers.

Lead manufacturing engineering for advanced ground vehicle and mobility systems, including chassis, suspension, braking, hydraulics, pneumatics, driveline, and structural assemblies. Develop processes, tooling, work instructions, quality standards, and production controls. Support vehicle integration, testing, supplier qualification, process validation, prototype-to-production transitions, root cause investigations, and corrective actions. Partner with design, quality, supply chain, production, and test teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Lead development and implementation of NC programs and advanced machining processes to optimize production, drive continuous improvement, analyze manufacturing data, ensure safety and quality compliance, and mentor team members to achieve operational excellence.

Lead and optimize welding and advanced manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost. Drive continuous improvement, analyze manufacturing data, ensure compliance with safety and industry standards, mentor team members, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Leads manufacturing readiness planning and execution for new technologies and process changes across six plants. Coordinates manufacturing resources, training, inventory staging, workforce planning, qualification runs, FMEA, capacity validation, and process documentation. Manages multiple projects, develops schedules, analyzes data, prepares test plans, and communicates with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver process changes on time.

Optimizes semiconductor manufacturing processes to improve yield, quality, throughput, equipment effectiveness, and wafer output. Analyzes process performance using SPC, FDC, DOE, and engineering tools; resolves process, tool, defect, and yield issues; maintains procedures and training documentation; and uses analytics, visualization, and AI-enabled tools to drive continuous improvement. Collaborates with equipment engineers, operations teams, process owners, and cross-functional stakeholders while working assigned rotating shifts.

Lead manufacturing engineering across multiple defense and aerospace programs, optimizing processes for throughput, quality, and cost. Launch a new jet production line by selecting and deploying equipment, tooling, automation, and hardware/software systems. Partner with engineering, supply chain, vendors, and production teams, while mentoring engineers and standardizing manufacturing improvements at scale.

Leads advanced manufacturing engineering across multiple defense programs, defining manufacturing processes, bills of process, tooling, workstations, work instructions, and production controls. Builds infrastructure for a next-generation jet production line, selects equipment, improves throughput, conducts time studies, and drives lean, quality, root-cause, corrective-action, and ECO initiatives. Partners with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production while mentoring engineers and scaling prototype manufacturing operations.

Lead composite manufacturing engineering across multiple programs, optimizing processes for throughput, quality, and cost. Launch a new jet production line, define composite part producibility, deploy equipment, tooling, automation, and production software, integrate vendors, standardize manufacturing systems, and mentor engineers and production personnel. The role requires strong expertise in composite machining, lamination, assembly, CAD, process improvement, and factory-scale execution in a rapid-growth environment.

Lead the lifecycle of production equipment, test racks, and test cells from readiness through sustainment. Troubleshoot failures and test anomalies, improve reliability and throughput, maintain technical documentation, execute acceptance testing and validation, manage upgrades and obsolescence, and support capacity expansion. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Design Engineering teams, manage vendors and integrators, and mentor engineers and technicians.

Develops and maintains PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; designs industrial control networks; improves equipment reliability and safety; specifies, installs, and commissions controls hardware; troubleshoots production systems; analyzes process data and ROI; manages integrators and vendors; maintains documentation; and trains operators and maintenance technicians.

Develops and improves manufacturing and fabrication processes, conducts work measurement and quality studies, designs fixtures and layouts, manages capital projects, and supports new product introduction. The role establishes process specifications, standard work, testing procedures, and lean manufacturing improvements while collaborating with engineering, production, quality, facilities, and suppliers. Responsibilities also include automation initiatives, technical documentation, training, production problem solving, and continuous improvement.