Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

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.

Supports semiconductor production through yield analysis, issue disposition, product and process improvement, new product introduction, CPK analysis, test optimization, and manufacturing tool and process release analysis. Collaborates with design, test, reliability, process, and manufacturing engineering teams to resolve production issues, improve yields, reduce costs, and support product transfers into fabrication.

Leads capital projects for ingredient handling and high-speed food manufacturing processes, from concept and design through installation and closure. Evaluates batching, blending, cooking, and delivery systems; performs engineering and failure analyses; manages vendors, contractors, documentation, budgets, and project plans; supports plant operations and maintenance; and drives reliability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.

Drive design for manufacturability and product quality during new product development. Define DFM targets, conduct process capability studies, develop control plans, lead root-cause and corrective-action activities, and support APQP, product launches, production ramp-up, and continuous improvement. Analyze quality and production data, ensure quality-system compliance, create assembly and packaging documentation, evaluate design value, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electronics manufacturing processes, GD&T, and automotive-quality methodologies, with up to 20% travel.

Drive manufacturing quality and reliability during production ramps and high-volume manufacturing. Lead continuous improvement, quality programs, audits, risk identification, structured problem-solving, customer issue resolution, and factory quality meetings. Maintain FMEA, issue-management, and yield systems while analyzing quality data with statistical techniques. Collaborate cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to implement robust quality controls and improve semiconductor product quality.

Develops and scales thin-film wet coating processes and equipment for photovoltaic manufacturing. Responsibilities include equipment design and troubleshooting, formulation and process scale-up, multi-factor experiment planning and analysis, thin-film characterization, vendor coordination, technician direction, and cross-functional communication. The role supports process improvements, cost reduction, new product designs, and high-volume manufacturing while following environmental, quality, and safety policies.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, and agility. Creates work instructions and routings, trains production staff, leads Lean and continuous-improvement projects, supports equipment and facility layout changes, develops cost-reduction plans, and participates in new product validation and release to manufacturing. Maintains process and product audits, documentation, corrective actions, and quality-system compliance while coordinating between operations and engineering.

Lead development and sustainment of optical coating capabilities for EO payloads. Collaborate with optical architects, supply chain, and technicians to design, qualify, and produce spaceflight-capable coatings. Produce data packages and reports, supervise junior staff, and maintain required security clearance and on-site presence for laboratory, production floor, and cleanroom work.

Own supplier coordination, BOM management, material planning, manufacturing readiness, and program dependencies across hardware programs. Design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test equipment, production fixtures, programming stations, sensor systems, and custom manufacturing hardware. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, contract manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to resolve sourcing risks, engineering changes, production issues, and automation challenges from prototype through volume manufacturing.

Develop and sustain automated test systems and software for manufacturing servers, storage, and PCIe devices. Design test plans/scripts, control test equipment, maintain L10/L11 test infrastructure, document procedures, and collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, and QA teams to ensure production-quality deployments.

Leads manufacturing innovation, change management, and project execution across Lighthouse and sister facilities. Analyzes performance data, optimizes processes, supports technology adoption, develops communication and training plans, manages implementation risks, and promotes continuous improvement. Collaborates with plant teams, corporate functions, project teams, and OEMs to improve capital project adoption and disseminate lessons learned.

Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, assembly procedures, work instructions, and test methods for complex semiconductor equipment. Support new product introduction, engineering changes, Design for Manufacturing, Lean improvement, process validation, cost reduction, and root-cause investigations. Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, test, and operations teams to improve quality, productivity, capacity, and manufacturability. Analyze manufacturing and test data, support PFMEA and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.

Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly procedures, and test methods for semiconductor equipment. Support new product introduction, engineering changes, design-for-manufacturing initiatives, lean improvements, process validation, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions. Analyze manufacturing and quality data, improve cost, quality, yield, cycle time, and capacity, and collaborate with engineering, quality, suppliers, and operations teams. The role works under general supervision and requires up to 10% travel.

Leads design-for-manufacturability, process development, qualification, validation, workflow planning, capacity planning, and continuous improvement for fabrication and assembly operations. Mentors junior engineers, supports ERP integration, coordinates production resources, and resolves complex technical issues. Requires manufacturing or mechanical engineering expertise, hands-on fabrication and assembly experience, GD&T proficiency, blueprint interpretation skills, and a current or obtainable DoD Secret clearance.

Lead scaling and qualification of photovoltaic manufacturing processes and equipment. Define requirements, troubleshoot, run DOE/SPC-based experiments, engage vendors, document control plans/FMEAs, mentor staff, and drive Six Sigma continuous improvements to achieve robust 24x7 production.

Support and sustain manufacturing performance for module yield, efficiency, and reliability. Diagnose process issues, lead cross-functional root-cause analysis, design statistical experiments (DOE/SPC), analyze data, transfer technology to production sites, develop process control plans, train technicians, support vendors, and travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Develops and optimizes CNC milling and secondary machining processes for aerospace components. Creates CNC programs, manufacturing instructions, operation sequences, tooling and gauging plans, and machine-ready code. Troubleshoots shop-floor issues involving tooling, workholding, inspection, and machining processes; reviews drawings for manufacturability; estimates production times and tooling costs; supports program prove-outs; collaborates cross-functionally; and leads continuous improvement while mentoring junior engineers.

Manufacturing Engineer analyzes, designs, and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, assembly methods, and production systems. The role troubleshoots process issues, validates cycle times, leads improvements, calculates labor and manufacturing costs, supports new product implementation, responds to customer concerns, coaches production personnel, and coordinates with suppliers on specifications, quality, and equipment or material purchases.

Develops and maintains manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, fixtures, and equipment. Improves efficiency, quality, cycle time, yield, and costs through automation, Lean methods, time studies, workflow analysis, and design collaboration. Conducts feasibility studies, supports engineering change orders and product introductions, resolves production issues, works with vendors and customer engineering teams, and mentors technicians and junior engineers.

Design and improve manufacturing systems to increase quality and throughput; develop process documentation (PFMEA, routings, flow diagrams); evaluate and lead tryout of new machinery; support plant operations; develop capital projects and cost estimates; provide technical guidance and implement statistical qualification and error-proofing.

Leads manufacturing engineering and new product introduction activities, bridging design and production. Develops and optimizes assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and documentation; supports hands-on builds, troubleshooting, training, quality improvement, and shop-floor production. Applies DFM, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, PFMEA, and root-cause analysis while collaborating cross-functionally to improve manufacturability, efficiency, safety, traceability, and scalability.

Manufacturing Engineer II improves production processes, quality, throughput, and cost for heat exchanger manufacturing. Responsibilities include Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, work instructions, tooling and equipment enhancements, automation opportunities, new product introduction, process validation, and quality compliance. The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams and requires hands-on problem solving in an on-site manufacturing environment.