Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Lead development, optimization, and scaling of automated manufacturing, SLA rapid prototyping, and advanced CNC machining. Manage part transfers, automation strategy, tooling/fixture design, process validation (FAI/capability), PFMEA/DFM, root-cause analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement across production. Author process documentation, present findings, and support new product introductions and legacy sustainment.

Design, build, integrate, test, and maintain custom mechatronic systems for precision optics manufacturing. Responsibilities include mechanical mechanisms, motion systems, robotics, automation, CAD, BOMs, vendor coordination, electrical and software integration, controls development, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement. The engineer collaborates across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, product development, and engineering teams while supporting equipment performance, product quality, yield, and throughput.

Design, develop, and optimize assembly manufacturing processes, tools, and fixtures. Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma), perform failure investigation and root-cause analysis, create work instructions and FMEAs, support quality/audits, train operators, and collaborate with design, quality, suppliers, and production to ensure product conformance and productivity targets.

Develops, tests, and improves manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, workflows, layouts, and quality standards. Analyzes production, labor, and material costs; prepares process reports; supports equipment maintenance; ensures regulatory compliance; maintains process data; and trains technicians. Leads 6S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with vendors, operators, and production teams.

Analyze manufacturing capacity, demand scenarios, workforce and equipment requirements, production constraints, bottlenecks, and supply chain risks. Develop capacity models and data-driven recommendations supporting production ramp-up, expansion, operational readiness, and long-term growth strategies. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and leadership teams, presenting findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Supports manufacturing digitalization and system integration across MES, ERP, automation, quality, and BI platforms. Develops SQL and Python integrations, ETL processes, APIs, dashboards, automated reporting, and data governance. Translates shop-floor requirements into technical solutions, supports testing and commissioning, maintains system documentation, advances paperless and Industry 4.0 initiatives, and trains users on digital tools.

Supports manufacturing digitalization and systems integration across MES, ERP, automation, quality, and BI platforms. Writes SQL and Python, supports ETL, APIs, data migration, dashboards, reporting, UAT, validation, and system commissioning. Translates shop-floor requirements into technical solutions, improves paperless workflows and traceability, documents architectures and processes, defines KPIs, and trains personnel on digital tools. Collaborates with operations, quality, engineering, IT, and vendors to enhance manufacturing efficiency and data visibility.

Support aseptic filling operations by measuring KPIs, applying Lean tools, managing small capital projects, coordinating vendors and contractors, creating specifications and risk assessments, and driving shop-floor continuous improvement within cGMP guidelines.

Drive manufacturing quality and process improvement by overseeing production compliance, developing control plans and quality standards, conducting root cause and failure analysis, monitoring supplier quality, managing corrective actions, supporting ISO 9001 compliance, and maintaining calibration and document control records. Lead cross-functional teams to resolve defects and complete corrective actions within established timelines.

Support supply-base technical management for mechanical commodities: source selection, supplier capability assessments and audits, onboarding new suppliers, resolve technical supplier challenges, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and global supply chain teams. Travel up to 25%.

Lead manufacturing projects to specify, install, and qualify capital equipment and tooling; manage schedules; author engineering study reports and work instructions; perform statistical analysis and time studies; make CNC programming adjustments; design and install jigs/fixtures; troubleshoot production equipment; support automation and robotic integration; implement process improvement and quality methods; train production staff; and propose cost savings and capital project justifications.

Designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes for complex capital equipment. Acts as technical liaison between design and shop floor, leads process improvements, supports design-for-manufacturability, drives quality and reliability initiatives, manages engineering change implementation, and provides hands-on production support and training.

Design, develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and layouts; support prototype builds and production launches; implement poka-yoke and continuous improvement; ensure compliance with ISO/IATF16949 and create PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and operator instructions; train production teams and support quality, safety, and EHS initiatives.

Lead manufacturing readiness and NPI transfer for complex data center networking equipment, including switches, routers, and optical transport systems. Develop manufacturing processes, drive DFX reviews, plan production capacity and equipment, qualify functional test systems, and support high-volume product launches. The role requires expertise in high-speed signal integrity, advanced PCBA manufacturing, liquid cooling, statistical quality tools, automated testing, and sustaining engineering. Collaborate with design, engineering, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and production teams to achieve high yield, quality, and reliable mass production.

Designs, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to maximize efficiency and quality. Evaluates vendors, prepares cost projections, supports installations and training, maintains process documentation, and aids new product launches and manufacturing readiness.

Early-career manufacturing engineer supporting development, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing processes for reusable space vehicles. Translate engineering models and drawings into producible hardware, support fabrication, assembly, testing, quality improvement, production planning, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce cost and improve build sequences.

Develops and standardizes manufacturing performance systems across global sites. Responsibilities include building scorecards, automating data collection and reporting, creating production cost models, identifying improvement opportunities, supporting MES implementation, and establishing governance processes. The role partners with Operations and Manufacturing Technology leadership to drive continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, technology adoption, and operational standardization.

Manage manufacturing tooling readiness and lifecycle, including procurement, inspection, inventory, documentation, staging, repairs, and replacement. Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, vendors, and engineering teams to troubleshoot tooling issues, support new product introduction, equipment qualification, preventive maintenance, Lean improvement, and data-driven process optimization. The role is fully onsite in a production and lab environment with minimal travel.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads mentoring efforts, aligns engineering teams with business strategies, and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Lead development, validation, and deployment of production test systems for PCBA, subassemblies, and system-level aerospace electronics. Develop test strategies, scripts, fixtures, and test racks; validate repeatability and reliability; support contract manufacturers, troubleshoot yield issues, drive root cause analysis, and maintain compliance, documentation, and production readiness.

Partner with manufacturing customers to architect, configure, and deliver Tulip solutions; lead enterprise implementations, integrate OT/IT systems and devices, provide technical support, drive continuous improvement, and surface customer insights to Product and Engineering.

Operate, maintain, and improve roll-to-roll coating and converting equipment to produce flexible solar panels. Translate lab processes into repeatable manufacturing protocols, run experiments, CAD parts, test and characterize panels, and drive yield improvements with strong process control.

Build production software for semiconductor fabrication, including systems modeling tools, recipes, wafers, masks, and process runs. Develop real-time equipment control and monitoring interfaces, ingest telemetry and run data, support metrology and statistical process control, and maintain complete wafer histories. Collaborate directly with process and hardware engineers to turn research into manufacturing capabilities.

Build and own software for fab2’s hardware manufacturing operation. Responsibilities include developing systems for BOMs, parts, revisions, serial numbers, traceability, assembly workflows, testing, inventory, purchasing, and work orders. The role partners directly with engineers and technicians to turn complex physical manufacturing processes into simple, scalable software, connecting design, inventory, build, and test data.

Partners with manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and quality teams to digitize production workflows, create digital work instructions, develop low-code applications, build dashboards, analyze productivity data, and improve processes. Supports CNC machine production and assembly through hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, documents standard work, manages change, and trains operators on new tools and processes.