Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Provides foundational manufacturing engineering support in production environments. Assists with APQP documentation, engineering changes, Lean and waste-reduction initiatives, capital projects, process design, tooling, automation, root-cause analysis, capability studies, equipment validation, safety controls, and new product introduction. Collects and analyzes data, tracks cost savings, develops work instructions, and collaborates with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams under experienced-engineer guidance.

Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, operating sequences, and processes for parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Coordinate product improvements and engineering changes, estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and recommend tooling. Develop test procedures, analyze operational and test data, improve quality and productivity through lean principles and automation, investigate root causes, and perform corrective actions and PFMECA for new product development.

Develops and validates manufacturing strategies, BOMs, operation methods, tooling, testing, and product structures for moderately complex assemblies. Supports DFM/DFX reviews, virtual analysis, change control, root-cause investigations, managed builds, supplier coordination, manufacturing training, and pilot-to-high-volume production handoffs. The role improves product quality, cost, cycle time, manufacturing readiness, and commercialization execution while supporting multiple semiconductor equipment development programs.

Supports warehouse and material flow operations within a manufacturing facility. Designs warehouse layouts, improves receiving-to-shipping workflows, develops kitting and replenishment processes, and optimizes storage capacity and material presentation. Applies Lean tools to reduce inefficiencies, improve accuracy and throughput, and maintain ERP/MRP inventory accuracy. Collaborates with logistics, production, planning, procurement, and quality teams while developing SOPs, training materials, labeling systems, and safe, ergonomic material handling practices.

Leads manufacturing engineering for rocket engine testing, establishing processes, work instructions, tooling, configuration controls, acceptance plans, and efficient work cells. Mentors engineers, serves as a strategic planning subject matter expert, develops fabrication and testing standards, and leads kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives. Supports engine assembly, integration, inspection, repair, and acceptance testing while improving standardization and scalability across Test Operations.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, tooling, fixtures, and documentation. Leads capital and manufacturing projects from concept through implementation, validation, and operational handoff. Performs capacity analysis, time studies, line balancing, bottleneck analysis, and production optimization. Supports new product introduction, design-for-manufacturability reviews, and cross-functional technical initiatives across Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, suppliers, and leadership.

As a Turbomachinery Engineer, you'll produce components for rocket turbopumps and develop manufacturing processes while collaborating with design teams.

Lead manufacturing engineering and production activities for dilution refrigerators. Configure and optimize production lines, manage engineers and technicians, improve manufacturing processes, implement quality systems, drive continuous improvement, create work instructions, design jigs and equipment, support design-for-manufacturing efforts, and manage aggressive production schedules.

Supports fabrication and assembly operations for aluminum heat exchangers and steel assemblies. Troubleshoots production issues, improves processes, designs tooling and fixtures, and supports automation and capital equipment projects. Creates work instructions and quality documentation, contributes to DFM/A, PFMEA, lean manufacturing, and new product introduction, and provides technical guidance to production personnel. Collaborates with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams while tracking KPIs using Excel or Power BI.

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.