Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Supports and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment from design through production. Troubleshoots production issues, implements corrective actions, and drives improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and efficiency. Collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, leads improvement projects, applies technical data to solve problems, and provides guidance to operators and team members.

Leads external manufacturing operations at semiconductor subcontractors, driving operational stability, yield, quality, delivery, cost, continuity, and supplier performance. Manages strategic projects involving operational excellence, value engineering, and quality improvement while coordinating suppliers, customers, business units, and project teams. Requires strong analytical, troubleshooting, structured problem-solving, communication, and project management skills in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Develops, stabilizes, and improves assembly and fabrication processes across safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, Lean implementation, process technology evaluation, tooling and work-instruction development, new product introduction, process qualification, manufacturability improvements, and technical support for production and customer issues.

Support and optimize production assembly and test methods; develop tooling drawings, floor layouts and manufacturing cells; establish acceptance criteria via preproduction runs; assist vendor selection and quality in work instructions and procedures; provide technical support, blueprint interpretation, and apply APQP and GD&T principles to improve manufacturability and cost targets.

Develops and improves manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, layouts, and production documentation. Supports new product releases, process validation, BOM accuracy, supplier ramp-up, compliance, ergonomic studies, and continuous improvement. Uses Lean Manufacturing, time studies, DOE, FEA, FMEA, CAD, programming, and electrical and mechanical testing to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, ergonomics, and cost.

Develops and improves mechanical products, manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production systems. Responsibilities include design for manufacturability, prototyping, testing, process optimization, lean manufacturing, ergonomic studies, production-line setup, engineering change management, BOM and documentation accuracy, supplier support, compliance coordination, and troubleshooting. Uses SolidWorks, engineering analysis methods, test equipment, CNC technologies, programming, and database tools to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and production readiness.

Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes and workflows; apply product design and assembly knowledge; manage new equipment and process projects; develop work instructions; analyze production costs; ensure operational and quality compliance; and provide technical, hands-on support to the manufacturing shop.

Responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes on the shop floor and new product lines. Duties include preparing process sheets, designing CAD tooling and fixtures, estimating tooling costs, interpreting part prints, selecting and improving machining tools, programming and operating CNC equipment, supporting production, researching new process requirements, managing cost savings, reporting, and resolving vendor and customer issues.

Own and improve manufacturing processes for complex electromechanical control assemblies, including control panels, cabinets, wiring harnesses, instrumentation, and integrated systems. Develop build documentation, wiring and soldering procedures, acceptance tests, fixtures, and ATE. Manage firmware loading, supplier selection and qualification, test-data analysis, quality support, and process improvements. Review electrical documentation and collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to improve production readiness, delivery, and first-pass yield.

Develops and optimizes manufacturing processes, workflows, tooling, fixtures, and equipment. Analyzes production data and KPIs to improve yield, cycle time, throughput, scrap, and OEE. Supports new product development, production launches, capital equipment projects, troubleshooting, documentation, lean initiatives, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and 8D activities. Collaborates across engineering, quality, supply chain, production, facilities, and safety teams while supporting environmental and regulatory compliance.

Leads Process Safety Management programs, regulatory compliance, hazard analyses, management of change, incident investigations, and pre-startup safety reviews. Drives manufacturing process improvements in safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and cost. Supports root cause investigations, capital projects, raw material qualifications, product trials, and operational readiness. Partners with Operations, EH&S, Engineering, and R&D teams while providing technical mentorship and promoting continuous improvement.

Owns and continuously improves assembly processes for bioanalytical instruments. Troubleshoots production issues, conducts root cause analysis, implements corrective actions, maintains work instructions and critical process parameters, and supports product changes and new product introductions. The role interfaces with Production, Quality, and R&D to translate product designs into scalable, reliable manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and specification compliance.

Develops, deploys, and sustains manufacturing test procedures, automated scripts, fixtures, and tooling used to validate product quality and performance. Translates product requirements into production test solutions, troubleshoots hardware, software, and process issues, analyzes test data, and supports new product introductions. Partners with engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve yield, reliability, cycle time, safety, and throughput. Trains technicians and manufacturing personnel on test procedures and troubleshooting.

Manages new product introduction and production support for semiconductor products. Analyzes wafer probe, yield, test, quality, and manufacturing issues; collaborates with design, process, test, reliability, and manufacturing teams; improves yields and production costs; supports new product releases and test-system buyoffs; and leads product quality investigations.

Supports upstream biologics technology transfer and process readiness in a GMP manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include facility and equipment fit, process calculations, technical documentation, batch record support, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, process improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The role provides technical oversight for manufacturing programs, mentors junior staff, and supports mammalian cell culture, mRNA, and in vitro transcription processes across clinical, late-stage, and commercial scales.

Leads upstream biologics technology transfer from process development or external clients into GMP manufacturing. Responsibilities include facility-fit assessments, process modeling, equipment and process improvements, technical documentation, batch records, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and root-cause investigations. The role provides technical oversight for late-stage and commercial programs, mentors staff, supports client interactions, and collaborates across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, facilities, and project management teams.

Provide electrical engineering support across eight food-division plants: troubleshoot and program PLCs, develop installation documentation, support new installations to production goals, train plant electrical teams, and drive problem resolution and schedules to improve production performance.

Leads the design, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting of manufacturing automation and digital manufacturing systems. Serves as system architect and technical lead across multidisciplinary teams, develops requirements and validation plans, manages suppliers, builds business cases, supports commissioning, trains manufacturing teams, and ensures quality-system compliance across global manufacturing sites.

Develops, scales, transfers, and sustains thin-film solar manufacturing processes and equipment in a 24/7 environment. Responsibilities include process troubleshooting, equipment qualification, experimentation, statistical analysis, data visualization, continuous improvement, process documentation, OEM collaboration, cross-functional problem solving, and technical mentoring. The role supports safety, throughput, yield, and performance goals while serving as a subject-matter expert for assigned processes or equipment.

The job description does not provide specific responsibilities or qualifications. The role is identified as a Manufacturing Technology Engineer Co-op at IFF, a global company specializing in taste, scent, and nutrition solutions.

Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems and HMI/SCADA for automated manufacturing. Integrate robotics, vision, drives, and MES interfaces; troubleshoot production equipment; lead equipment installations, FAT/SAT, and controls documentation; ensure machine safety and compliance; analyze performance data to drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Supports system-level manufacturing test operations by resolving production issues, investigating root causes, improving test processes, and developing manufacturing software and automation tools. Analyzes production data to improve quality, yield, efficiency, repeatability, and compliance. Collaborates with manufacturing and cross-functional teams on test stations, process validation, MES systems, CAPA activities, and operational excellence.

Oversee structural design inputs and project detailing for bar grating fabrication. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, defining scope, preparing material take-offs, developing RFIs and change orders, creating and checking 2D/3D drawings and models, coordinating with customers and detailing teams, resolving project issues, and ensuring deliverables meet schedule and budget requirements. Occasional short-term travel may be required.

Leads manufacturing science and technology activities for analytical instrumentation, including production test planning, new product introduction, process industrialization, technology transfer, design-for-excellence, platform engineering, qualification strategies, root-cause investigations, and scalable assembly, calibration, and testing architectures. Collaborates with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and global sites to improve manufacturability, reliability, cost, quality, supply robustness, and launch readiness.

Provide technical and analytical support for commercial animal health manufacturing: troubleshoot processes, support analytical testing and product release, perform investigations and deviations, implement data-driven process improvements, maintain technical documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet regulatory and quality standards.