Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

The Manufacturing Engineer will optimize aerospace manufacturing processes, develop work instructions and travelers, design tooling and fixtures, manage customer-owned tooling, and improve quality, capability, cycle times, and waste reduction. The role requires expertise in blueprints, raw materials, process controls, Lean and Six Sigma, aerospace manufacturing, and CAD/CAM software. Duties are performed in a shop-floor environment involving machinery, overhead cranes, repetitive movement, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Supports manufacturing and mechanical/electrical assembly of vanadium flow battery systems across global projects. Converts engineering designs into documented build processes, manages production documentation and design changes, develops risk assessments, drives Lean continuous improvement, supports production readiness and capacity improvements, resolves manufacturing issues, defines tooling and fixtures, and ensures health, safety, quality, and PLM record compliance. Collaborates with Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Project Management, suppliers, and international manufacturing sites.

Own manufacturing and assembly of turbopump hardware from design for manufacturability through production. Define build processes, work instructions, inspection plans, tooling, fixtures, cleanliness controls, and acceptance criteria. Lead floor assembly, dimensional verification, rotor balancing, nonconformance disposition, rework, repair, and root-cause improvements. Improve cycle time, yield, and production readiness while supporting suppliers with process capability, first articles, equipment qualification, and new process development.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes for kitting, distribution, packaging, and assembly operations. Creates work instructions, analyzes material flow and labor standards, resolves production issues using root-cause and 8D methods, and leads lean continuous-improvement initiatives. Supports equipment selection, automation, plant layout optimization, new product launches, capital planning, process changes, and error-proofing while improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

Develop and implement manufacturing methods and processes for medical devices. Partner with product development to improve manufacturability, lead process development/validation and risk management, drive cost reductions and capital projects, create manufacturing specifications and documentation, apply statistical tools to evaluate process capability, and collaborate with production, quality, tooling, maintenance, and suppliers to support product launches and continuous improvement.

Supports vehicle production by troubleshooting electrical and process issues, improving manufacturing efficiency, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Develops SOPs, safe working practices, line documentation, layouts, takt charts, time studies, and kit lists. Manages Engineering Change Requests, resolves production-floor problems, supports equipment procurement, and collaborates cross-functionally to meet delivery, cost, quality, safety, and KPI goals.

Lead the automation strategy and technology roadmap for a high-volume manufacturing hub. Identify and prioritize automation opportunities, scout emerging technologies, lead proof-of-concept initiatives, develop business cases and ROI analyses, and own production-intent system designs and deployment standards. Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, quality, EHS, and external technology providers to deliver scalable robotics, controls, material handling, inspection, packaging, and connected manufacturing solutions.

Develop, qualify, implement, and sustain tight-pitch semiconductor manufacturing processes. Lead product conversions, optimize yield and cycle time, establish SPC controls, analyze manufacturing data, implement corrective actions, maintain engineering documentation, support equipment qualification and production ramp, train technicians, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, product engineering, and wafer engineering teams on troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Develops and improves production methods, processes, machines, equipment, tooling, and plant layouts for copper and fiber cable manufacturing. Conducts feasibility studies, engineering investigations, cost analyses, statistical analysis, and production trials. Coordinates capital projects, vendor activities, automation initiatives, and cross-functional improvement teams. Prepares process specifications and documentation, troubleshoots production issues, supports safety and maintenance improvements, and collaborates with quality, production, design engineering, and maintenance teams.

Develop and sustain manufacturing processes for sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and HVAC production. Drive productivity through labor analysis, line balancing, workstation design, capacity planning, and material-flow optimization. Lead capital equipment projects from concept through commissioning, including ROI justification and implementation planning. Support new product introduction, BOMs, routings, engineering changes, and Lean continuous-improvement initiatives.

Supports outsourced manufacturing by developing supplier manufacturing plans, inspection and quality-control processes, work instructions, routings, drawings, and APQP/PPAP documentation. Evaluates supplier capabilities, coordinates initial product deployments, reviews inspection reports, resolves nonconformances, drives corrective actions and continuous improvement, and audits current and prospective suppliers. The role is fully onsite in Spring Grove, Illinois, with travel of up to 40%, including possible international travel.

Develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing processes, methods, routings, work instructions, and costs. Supports production launches, problem solving, lean initiatives, quality improvements, time studies, process simulations, capital justifications, and equipment utilization. Provides technical leadership and training while improving safety, quality, productivity, cycle times, scrap, waste, and customer order completion across multiple plants and shifts.

Develops and improves aerospace manufacturing processes, material flow, operation sequences, work instructions, and process documentation. Provides engineering support for production, resolves material and quality issues, implements customer engineering changes, and leads projects that improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times. Collaborates with production, purchasing, vendors, customers, and internal teams. Requires blueprint interpretation, CAD proficiency, and knowledge of machining aerospace alloys.

Develops and optimizes aerospace manufacturing processes from raw material through finished product. Creates process sheets, work instructions, operation sequences, and technical requisitions; resolves production and quality issues; implements engineering changes; supports production; leads root-cause and corrective-action activities; and drives projects that improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times. Collaborates with shop personnel, management, purchasing, vendors, customers, and internal engineering functions.

Supports manufacturing process development, optimization, and verification for aerospace components. Responsibilities include improving material flow, creating process sheets and work instructions, resolving production and quality issues, implementing engineering changes, conducting root-cause analysis, and reducing costs and cycle times. The role collaborates with production, purchasing, vendors, customers, and internal engineering teams. Requires hands-on manufacturing interest, blueprint interpretation, CAD proficiency, and travel of 5–10%.

Manages semiconductor manufacturing equipment across installation, qualification, maintenance, calibration, automation, troubleshooting, and upgrades. Supports wafer and chip production, R&D, cleanroom operations, utilities, process engineering, vendor coordination, spare parts, audits, safety procedures, and equipment training. The role requires hands-on work with mechanical, vacuum, electrical, liquid, and chemical systems, plus on-call night and weekend support to minimize production downtime.

Designs, develops, and owns full-stack software supporting manufacturing operations, including dashboards, equipment monitoring, MES/RMS integrations, and SECS/GEM automation. Builds C#/.NET applications, SQL data solutions, and REST services; troubleshoots equipment communication and production issues; collaborates with engineering, quality, IT, vendors, and manufacturing teams. Maintains documentation, supports equipment qualification, improves automation and throughput, and provides production support in office, warehouse, and cleanroom environments.

Provide technical support for manufacturing software and factory automation systems in a high-volume electronics environment. Investigate production issues using SQL, logs, transaction histories, and system records; troubleshoot MES, EAP, WMS, equipment interfaces, and related applications; and collaborate with Production, Engineering, IT, developers, and vendors. Create SOPs, troubleshooting guides, manuals, and knowledge articles, participate in root cause analysis, and provide after-hours or on-call support for critical incidents.

Translates engineering designs into propulsion manufacturing processes and hardware. Supports subassembly, final assembly, integration, special processes, work instructions, drawing reviews, discrepancy resolution, MRB/CAPA, FMEA, DFMA, tooling, and continuous improvement. Works hands-on across design, test, manufacturing, and operations while ensuring quality and safety compliance. The role requires A-shift availability in Huntsville, Alabama, with up to 20% travel.

Translate mechanical and structural engineering requirements into manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly procedures, and test activities for Blue Ring spacecraft. Support hands-on floor operations, discrepancy resolution, root-cause investigations, drawing reviews, GD&T validation, tooling qualification, FMEA, DFMA, and continuous improvement across structures and deployable mechanisms. Collaborate with design, test, quality, and operations teams while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards.

Troubleshoot and support electrical and systems challenges in production, perform failure analysis, resolve supplier and assembly issues, and improve supplier quality. Design cables, harnesses, fixtures, electrical enclosures, and PCB testing solutions. Manage multidisciplinary bills of materials and engineering change orders, write production procedures, and coordinate multiple projects. The role requires collaboration with suppliers and purchasing teams, knowledge of manufacturing and testing tools, and up to 10% worldwide customer travel.

Develop and implement manufacturing processes for aerospace flight hardware. Translate engineering drawings into bills of material, work instructions, build plans, tooling requirements, and production artifacts. Provide manufacturing-floor support, manage non-conformance reports, troubleshoot production issues, and support the transition from development to production. Lead continuous-improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality, and repeatable assembly of launch vehicle hardware.

Supports the design, maintenance, validation, and improvement of regulated manufacturing and packaging processes. Troubleshoots equipment, develops procedures and material specifications, qualifies suppliers, and supports new product transfers. Collaborates with Quality Assurance on root cause investigations and corrective actions. Manages multiple engineering projects, schedules, equipment procurements, validation protocols, and Engineering Change Orders while ensuring compliance with cGMP and applicable regulatory standards.

Define, control, and validate aerospace manufacturing processes and operational sequences for existing products and NPI. Analyze cycle times, scrap, labor hours, and quality costs using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Implement PFMEA-based control plans and process maps, perform root-cause and corrective-action activities, and apply aerospace structures, nacelle, composite, metallic, GD&T, ISO 9000, and AS9100 knowledge. Develop operational dashboards and reports as needed.

Support new product introduction and scalable manufacturing processes for spacecraft production. Develop production methodologies, process flows, tooling, work instructions, factory workflows, and production readiness plans. Partner with design, supply chain, quality, production, and test teams on DFM/DFA, equipment integration, process validation, documentation, configuration control, and troubleshooting as products transition from development builds to production ramp.