Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer coordinates with various teams to develop manufacturing plans, implements advanced technologies, and ensures process efficiency for manufacturing components.

Own hardware for vehicle sub-systems from release through build, test, and delivery for high-volume subassemblies. Develop and release build flows, work instructions, and test procedures. Support first article builds, provide hands-on floor support, resolve issues, drive root cause analysis, and coordinate across design, supply chain, production, and test to enable scalable, repeatable manufacturing.

Design and deploy automation systems for high-volume optical transceiver manufacturing, including AI-based machine vision, robotics, motion control, testing, packaging, and process integration. Lead automation from concept through qualification and production ramp, resolve equipment issues, improve yield and throughput, collaborate with vendors and engineering teams, and develop documentation, validation protocols, and capital equipment justifications.

Develops and improves machining, automated assembly, anodizing, inspection, and cleaning processes for aerospace, defense, and automotive production. Responsibilities include troubleshooting shop-floor issues, CNC programming collaboration, DFM, fixturing, equipment commissioning, metrology, process documentation, data analysis, and continuous improvement. The role supports production scalability, quality, throughput, and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Leads technical operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing initiatives, including new product introductions, technology transfers, process validation, facility assessments, and GMP readiness. Develops program plans, risk registers, validation documentation, batch records, SOPs, and operational readiness assessments. Coordinates cross-functional teams, resolves technical and quality issues, supports CDMO and leadership communications, and mentors technical professionals. Requires domestic travel to client sites and expertise in regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.

Manufacturing Engineering Interns complete a mentored project at a Salina-area facility, applying engineering knowledge to agricultural or construction equipment manufacturing. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers and production-floor team members, developing and communicating plans, solving problems, and supporting manufacturing engineering initiatives. The internship is full-time and on-site during the summer, with a Monday-through-Thursday schedule. Housing may be provided for eligible interns.

Leads end-to-end PCBA design and SMT manufacturing integration for high-speed satellite communications hardware. Responsibilities include multilayer PCB layout, stackup and impedance control, stencil and reflow development, supplier coordination, line qualification, first-article inspection, DFX implementation, reliability analysis, test architecture, yield optimization, and production readiness for high-volume orbital systems.

Optimizes assembly methods, production processes, equipment, cycle times, and materials to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and safety. The role identifies and leads process improvement projects, approves internally and externally developed processes, supports equipment and process start-ups, trains production and maintenance teams, and evaluates new technologies. It requires an engineering degree, manufacturing experience, continuous improvement knowledge, and demonstrated electrical, mechanical, automation, or production engineering experience.

Develop and maintain software, algorithms, and infrastructure for automated equipment that builds and tests robotic surgical systems, instruments, and accessories. Integrate software with PLCs, sensors, robotics, and electro-mechanical systems; optimize manufacturing processes; support validation activities; improve production software; and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver safe, reliable manufacturing solutions. The role also includes mentoring engineers and driving projects from design through implementation.

Provides Level 2 support for database systems and data loader processes in an automated manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting database and data integration issues, maintaining data operations, supporting end-users, monitoring systems, resolving alerts, optimizing SQL queries, and following incident-management procedures in a 24x7 support environment.

Provides Level 2 support for databases and data loader processes in an automated manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining database systems, supporting data integration, monitoring alerts, assisting end users, optimizing SQL queries, and following incident management procedures. The role operates in a 24x7, mission-critical support environment and requires collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and adherence to established procedures.

Leads enterprise smart-manufacturing transformation across Delta Faucet facilities using People-Process-Technology frameworks. Assesses manufacturing maturity, defines future-state operating models, establishes technology and governance standards, and delivers scalable Industry 5.0 solutions involving connected systems, analytics, AI, cybersecurity, and human-centered tools. Develops roadmaps, business cases, deployment plans, and change-management programs while coordinating plants, enterprise functions, vendors, and system integrators. Drives operational resilience, sustainability, workforce capability, and measurable performance improvements.

Develops and transitions advanced manufacturing technology solutions for aerospace production, including composites, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, low-observable technologies, and digital manufacturing. Evaluates process and tool performance, manages corrective actions, ensures quality and regulatory compliance, and coordinates technical, schedule, and cost objectives. Provides technical guidance, manages projects and budgets, interfaces with customers and leadership, and supports process development and systems integration.

Leads manufacturing engineering for cryogenic fluid systems and propellant infrastructure used in launch vehicles and test operations. Translates engineering designs into manufacturable hardware, creates bills of materials and work instructions, supports production-floor integration, conducts design-for-manufacturability reviews, develops manufacturing plans, manages quality and schedules, supports repairs and rework, and performs root-cause analysis and corrective actions under aerospace quality and cryogenic safety standards.

Leads mechanical engineering and manufacturing technology initiatives for chemical process operations. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance strategy, reliability improvement, failure analysis, process and product performance monitoring, technology parameter documentation, production process improvements, process safety management, and ownership of small capital projects. Provides technical leadership and guidance to support strategic business decisions.

Supports new product introduction and production of sheet metal and fabricated products. Designs parts, assemblies, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids in SolidWorks; develops offline CAM programs for CNC laser and press brake equipment; creates forming processes and production routings; reviews drawings for manufacturability; and troubleshoots fabrication, tooling, dimensional, and process issues on the production floor.

Lead fabrication, integration, and optimization of cryogenic fluid systems and propellant infrastructure for launch vehicles and test operations. Translate engineering requirements into manufacturable hardware, create bills of materials and work instructions, support production-floor integration, conduct design-for-manufacturability reviews, develop manufacturing plans, manage quality and schedules, support repairs and rework, and perform root-cause analysis. Ensure processes comply with AS9100 and cryogenic safety requirements.

Develops and owns manufacturing software and hardware-in-the-loop test systems for a novel surgical robot. Responsibilities include defining test strategies, developing and validating robotic assembly tests, debugging electromechanical systems, analyzing production data, managing software releases, supporting test fixtures, and partnering with R&D, Quality, and Production. The role requires Python and C++, industrial communication protocols, instrumentation, software validation, and hands-on hardware/software integration experience.

Serve as the senior technical lead throughout sales cycles for manufacturing customers. Design Splunk security and observability solutions, lead discovery sessions, deliver demonstrations and proof-of-concept engagements, and translate telemetry into business value. Collaborate with account executives, product management, and professional services while developing technical assets and presenting thought leadership on cybersecurity, observability, data analytics, and digital transformation.

Develops, owns, and improves thin-film pigment manufacturing processes and value streams. Supports production, equipment, tooling, quality, safety, documentation, root-cause investigations, CAPA, training, supplier quality, and new product introduction. Uses data analysis, Lean and Six Sigma to improve cost, quality, productivity, and safety. Collaborates with manufacturing, R&D, maintenance, procurement, vendors, and customers while managing multiple projects and providing hands-on shop-floor support.

Supports and troubleshoots manufacturing execution and enterprise IT systems, including SQL databases, Windows servers, infrastructure, reporting, and equipment integrations. Performs systems analysis, implementation coordination, system monitoring, vendor and hardware/software evaluations, user training, documentation, and bilingual English-Korean technical communication. Collaborates with PLC automation engineers to resolve issues and improve manufacturing-system interfaces.

Develop and improve rocket motor nozzle manufacturing processes, support composites, machining, molding, bonding, coatings, and complex assemblies, and resolve production defects using root cause analysis and SPC. The engineer creates shop-floor planning documents, presents technical reviews, troubleshoots tooling and facility issues, and supports new equipment and tooling qualification. The role also requires leading teams or projects and applying aerospace manufacturing standards.

Designs and supports electrical manufacturing fixtures, wire harnesses, and assemblies. Troubleshoots production system issues, performs failure analysis, writes process procedures, structures BOMs, manages engineering changes, and resolves vendor escalations. The role also supports PCB production, collaborates on assembly issues, manages multiple projects, and travels up to 20% worldwide.

Develops, scales, transfers, and sustains thin-film solar manufacturing processes and equipment. Responsibilities include process experimentation, statistical analysis, troubleshooting, equipment qualification, continuous improvement, process documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The role uses SQL, Python, JMP, and Power BI for data analysis, works with equipment suppliers, mentors junior staff, and supports safety, quality, throughput, yield, and performance improvements.

Leads manufacturing quality engineering initiatives involving MES, smart torque systems, automation, traceability, process monitoring, and continuous improvement. The role develops quality processes, conducts root cause investigations, supports product launches, tracks manufacturing metrics, and implements corrective actions. It collaborates across manufacturing, engineering, IT, maintenance, supply chain, suppliers, and system integrators while providing technical leadership and training. Travel of approximately 50–75% is required.