Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Coordinates procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, coating, and commissioning of ground support equipment for aerospace programs. Improves work-order processes, manages suppliers and schedules, supports make-or-buy decisions, reconciles design intent with as-built hardware, participates in design reviews, creates manufacturing bills of materials and RFQs, manages inventory, and dispositions nonconformances. The role works closely with engineers, technicians, welders, purchasers, contractors, and leadership at an on-site rocket manufacturing facility.

Hands-on manufacturing engineer responsible for troubleshooting electronics, circuit boards, sensors, wiring, and production test systems. The role supports daily production, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, process standardization, SOP development, new product introduction, and continuous improvement in a high-mix, low-volume environment. The engineer partners with operators, technicians, quality, design, and supply chain teams while using production and quality data to reduce waste, improve yield, and strengthen troubleshooting capabilities.

Supports production engineering for high-reliability electronic products by designing tooling and fixtures, improving manufacturability and quality, implementing engineering changes, troubleshooting mechanical issues, operating 3D printers, developing work instructions, and optimizing production throughput, scrap, and first-pass yield. Collaborates with manufacturing, production, quality, and design engineering teams.

Supports production, new product introduction, and continuous improvement for precision semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Leads root-cause investigations, failure analysis, corrective actions, process optimization, manufacturability improvements, engineering changes, and supplier issue resolution. Collaborates with mechanical, optical, electrical, mechatronics, systems, and test engineering teams while analyzing manufacturing and quality data to improve performance, reliability, quality, delivery, and cost.

Manufacturing Engineer supporting semiconductor capital equipment production, new product introduction, design transfers, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include root cause investigations, failure analysis, manufacturing process optimization, BOM and work-instruction development, manufacturing and quality data analysis, supplier issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product quality, reliability, manufacturability, delivery, and cost.

Improve manufacturing processes for complex electrical test equipment by troubleshooting assembly issues, driving continuous improvement, standardizing processes, managing electronics-processing capital projects, creating work instructions and training materials, supporting design-for-manufacturability reviews, improving labor and material efficiency, and assisting quality corrective actions and safety remediation.

Supports the Quality Management System for aerospace electrical wiring harness manufacturing. Responsibilities include maintaining quality documentation, conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions, supporting audits and supplier quality, reviewing First Article Inspection packages, overseeing inspections, managing nonconforming material, analyzing quality metrics, ensuring standards compliance, and training production personnel.

Lead a team of engineers to build flight-ready mechanisms and integrated subassemblies, manage cross-functional efforts, and provide technical leadership to optimize production processes.

Lead build preparation, print programming, and manufacturing execution for PBF hardware. Provide DfAM feedback, maintain controlled process documentation, investigate nonconformances, coordinate cross-functional production activities, evaluate process changes, analyze production/quality data, create tooling and dashboards to improve throughput, mentor junior staff, and represent PBF engineering in technical reviews and risk discussions.

Support development and scaling of paint and thermal protection system (TPS) manufacturing for Terran R. Own material application from release to installation, create build flows, mBOMs, and work orders, support first builds, resolve shop-floor issues, monitor part movements for safety, and coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and external partners to meet production objectives.

Supports manufacturing execution and enterprise IT systems through SQL reporting, system monitoring, troubleshooting, infrastructure support, and user training. Coordinates system implementations, recommends hardware and software, resolves database and interface issues, and collaborates with PLC control engineers to improve manufacturing equipment integration. Provides technical documentation, status reports, and bilingual English-Korean communication and support for multicultural users, vendors, and IT teams.

The DFP Engineer designs manufacturing test methodologies, translating product requirements into tests, ensuring quality, yield, and throughput for silicon products.

Lead design and delivery of SMAC workflow methodology and infrastructure to keep system specifications and manufacturing test specs aligned. Build production-grade Python pipelines, automated checks, CI gates, and agent-ready tooling that detect spec drift pre-silicon. Integrate workflows into program milestones, drive cross-org adoption across design, operations, and DFX, and apply AI where appropriate while ensuring reviewable, auditable artifacts.

Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and systems for space hardware. Responsibilities include integrating materials and processes, production planning, quality control, precision assembly, testing, work-instruction development, tooling, process optimization, and collaboration with design and systems engineering teams. The role supports safe, efficient hardware production for testing, qualification, and flight while improving quality and reducing cost.

Supports optical fiber manufacturing by monitoring and improving PCVD/APVD glass processes, troubleshooting equipment, analyzing process data, conducting root cause analysis, improving yield and uptime, and leading process improvement projects. The role also supports equipment commissioning, documentation, training, process changes, cost reduction, cross-functional collaboration, and rotating off-hours support.

Designs, improves, installs, commissions, and maintains manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems. Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical failures, performs repairs, leads root cause analysis, and improves equipment reliability, safety, uptime, and OEE. Supports Lean initiatives, spare parts management, suppliers, contractors, and global engineering teams in Mandarin and English. Requires hands-on production-floor work, technical documentation skills, and occasional travel.

Supports quality and manufacturing development projects across North American glass manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, audits, risk assessments, food safety programs, corrective actions, data analysis, quality-system optimization, customer investigations, and continuous improvement. The role includes plant rotations, technical training, cross-functional collaboration, and extensive travel, preparing the employee to independently lead projects and improvement initiatives.

Supports manufacturing operations through continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma initiatives, process optimization, and new product introductions. Develops value stream maps, standard work, routings, capacity analyses, and line layouts. Participates in Kaizen events, trains production workers, supports tooling and fixture development, and contributes to capital equipment decisions. Leads cross-functional teams while improving plant safety, quality, cost, delivery, throughput, and material flow.

Support integration, calibration, qualification, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness of advanced semiconductor inspection systems. Perform system bring-up, alignment, testing, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and performance analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing and field escalations, improve cycle time and yield, transfer new products into manufacturing, evaluate manufacturability, document procedures, and train technical personnel.

Optimize and implement advanced manufacturing and automation solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support continuous improvement and operational excellence, and lead projects using CAD, MES, and SPC tools.

Designs, develops, and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, tools, and production systems. Supports manufacturing cells, analyzes test data, resolves technical and quality issues, qualifies parts and suppliers, and drives continuous improvement. Conducts feasibility studies, Gage R&R, time studies, validation testing, and root cause analysis. Partners with engineering, operations, suppliers, customers, and factory teams to improve safety, productivity, quality, and process capability.

Optimizes and manages manufacturing processes and systems using digital technologies, automation, analytics, simulation, and machine learning. Develops manufacturing solutions, analyzes and verifies processes, supports production efficiency and quality improvements, follows manufacturing and change-management procedures, and produces project documentation. The role requires collaboration with customers and cross-disciplinary teams, analytical problem-solving, and familiarity with CAD, CAM, PLM, statistical process control, and manufacturing data analysis tools.

Provides waterfront manufacturing engineering and construction support for COLUMBIA Class submarines. Develops build strategies, fabrication and assembly methods, tools, fixtures, and manufacturing engineering documents for critical installations. Supports shipyard operations and collaborates with engineers, designers, trades, vendors, and planning teams across multiple locations. May travel between Groton and Quonset Point and work partially remotely depending on classified-material requirements.

Leads global manufacturing technology strategy, roadmaps, automation initiatives, equipment selection, process standardization, capacity expansion, manufacturing transfers, and operational improvements. Partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and NPI teams to improve capability, reduce defects, optimize manufacturing networks, and support strategic growth. Requires manufacturing engineering expertise, project execution skills, capital planning experience, and 30–40% domestic and international travel.

Defines and controls manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment; supports new product implementation; improves safety, quality, delivery, and cost; troubleshoots production issues; maintains manufacturing documentation; and provides technical guidance. Collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams while leading or supporting productivity and efficiency projects.