Top Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Provides technical oversight for defense ammunition manufacturing programs. Develops and improves manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, workflows, and facility layouts to optimize efficiency, quality, safety, and delivery. Plans labor, space, production schedules, costs, and required resources; evaluates products against specifications; supports lean manufacturing, machine programming, FMEA, control plans, RCCA, and GD&T; and coordinates with vendors on equipment and materials.

Leads manufacturing process design, optimization, and continuous improvement across production, quality, logistics, and supply chain. Responsibilities include plant layout and tooling design, SAP master data maintenance, capacity planning, lean and Six Sigma initiatives, FMEA, problem resolution, process validation, statistical analysis, documentation, personnel training, and support for quality investigations and capital planning.

Supports manufacturing engineering by improving and troubleshooting production processes, reducing quality nonconformance, testing new processes, documenting equipment procedures, restoring equipment, training operators, and collecting production data. The role works closely with plant leadership, production employees, engineers, and machine manufacturers. It is an on-site, safety-sensitive position requiring substantial standing, lifting, climbing, repetitive movement, and precision work.

Leads long-term alternator manufacturing strategy by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, defining processes, selecting equipment and tooling, and improving throughput and quality. Coordinates new product introductions, facility transformations, technology transfers, mixed-model production lines, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partners with shop-floor and cross-functional teams to implement lean, demand-driven manufacturing methods and operational excellence practices.

Supports manufacturing and conveyor assembly by evaluating equipment, developing process technologies, documenting equipment specifications, and improving material flow. Creates work instructions and visual aids, assists with quality measurements and plans, supports 3D design and modeling, performs value stream mapping, and analyzes product performance and failures. The intern also collaborates with equipment vendors and management while adhering to assembly safety standards.

Supports manufacturing and conveyor assembly by identifying equipment, developing processes, evaluating vendor capabilities, and writing equipment specifications. Creates material-flow plans, work instructions, quality procedures, engineering drawings, and value stream maps. Assists with part measurement, product testing, failure analysis, and safety compliance while applying 3D modeling, process development, and manufacturing planning skills.

Supports PCBA, SMT, box build, and electronics manufacturing operations through process development, NPI, DFM/DFA reviews, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, documentation, continuous improvement, and production-floor technical support. The role optimizes SMT equipment and manufacturing metrics, resolves quality and production issues, supports engineering changes and production launches, and collaborates with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and NPI teams.

Leads and improves manufacturing processes from startup through established production. Coordinates engineering projects, machine setup, equipment requirements, quality standards, inspections, corrective actions, and technical problem resolution. Collaborates with customers, vendors, and internal teams while supporting thermal spray processes, process capability, product quality, and health and safety compliance.

Leads complex manufacturing engineering projects for medical device production. Owns process and equipment responsibilities, investigates manufacturing issues, develops validation and qualification strategies, supports audits and technical decisions, and delivers improvements in quality, yield, efficiency, reliability, cost, and delivery. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, prepares capital requests and technical recommendations, and mentors engineers and technicians.

Optimizes manufacturing processes, workflows, quality, safety, cost, productivity, and cycle time. Leads continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies, develops production work instructions, conducts PFMEA, manages project execution, designs and fabricates fixtures, supports ISO quality systems, and troubleshoots manufacturing equipment. The role collaborates with production and engineering teams in a light manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Engineer responsible for CNC programming, process design, quoting support, tooling feasibility, production estimation, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role supports quality, safety, productivity, and cost improvements through Lean and Six Sigma methods while collaborating with engineering, production, quality, sales, and supply chain teams. Requires CNC manufacturing experience, CAD/CAM proficiency, process analysis skills, and knowledge of metrology, SPC, and process capability.

Develop and improve medical device manufacturing processes, fixtures, equipment, and production systems. Analyze process performance using DOE, SPC, capability studies, root-cause analysis, and Lean methods. Specify, purchase, install, validate, and sustain equipment; create work instructions; train operators; coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams; and manage project timelines, technical documentation, and process improvement initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Leads manufacturing process improvement, production troubleshooting, new product introduction, tooling and equipment design, validation, documentation, and capital projects. Develops manufacturing plans, work instructions, MBOMs, and CAD designs while applying Lean and Six Sigma methods. Supports DFM, process validations, vendor coordination, equipment procurement, and continuous improvement. Mentors engineers and technicians, leads cross-functional teams, and may supervise personnel. Requires collaboration with production, application engineering, suppliers, and customers in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Leads machining manufacturing engineering, production-floor support, process improvement, equipment procurement, new product launches, capacity planning, and cost-reduction initiatives. Oversees machine installation, robotic integration, troubleshooting, tooling, quality issues, process documentation, and technical team leadership. Collaborates with production, maintenance, suppliers, and product development to improve manufacturability, efficiency, quality, and equipment capability. Supports manufacturing operations across shifts and develops training and engineering documentation.

Leads manufacturing engineering activities from concept through implementation and control. Develops and improves manufacturing processes, supports equipment setup and maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical issues using blueprints and schematics, and improves safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Collaborates with production, design teams, suppliers, vendors, and engineering groups; evaluates equipment expenditures and supports process documentation, manufacturability, and capital equipment projects.

The Manufacturing Engineer drives safety, quality, delivery, cost reduction, and continuous improvement in a production area. Responsibilities include applying Lean principles, improving processes and equipment utilization, supporting production builds, resolving manufacturing issues, coordinating new product introductions, establishing shop routes, evaluating capacity, providing technical process support, and supporting ISO 9001 compliance. The role collaborates with production, maintenance, materials, and design engineering teams and provides backup support for department scheduling or supervision.

Oversee manufacturing line quality, efficiency, throughput, and process performance. Optimize equipment and production processes, develop soldering profiles, design tooling, support NPI and equipment installations, analyze production data, lead root-cause investigations, implement continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and ESD requirements.

Develops and applies mechanical and manufacturing engineering solutions for national security programs. Responsibilities include component fabrication processes, tooling design, inspection, engineering calculations, process optimization through DoE, data analysis, additive manufacturing, precision engineering, and MES use. The engineer collaborates across disciplines, presents technical plans, develops procedures, and may lead advanced manufacturing technology projects, design reviews, and R&D proposals. The role requires full-time onsite work and eligibility for a DOE Q-level clearance.

Support and improve medical device manufacturing through process and equipment design, validation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Lead tests and investigations, document results, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with production, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Develop and execute supply chain strategies for complex microreactor components, including supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, supplier quality, design-for-manufacturability feedback, make-versus-buy analysis, should-costing, metrics, and prototype hardware delivery. The role partners closely with engineering and quality teams to mature suppliers and scale production from prototyping to full-rate manufacturing.

Leads manufacturing process development and optimization for new and existing products across fabrication, assembly, and extrusion. Responsibilities include transitioning designs to mass production, designing equipment and workflows, improving quality and efficiency, reducing waste, implementing automation, managing APQP and PPAP activities, conducting Six Sigma and Kaizen projects, and maintaining SPC and quality systems.

Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer responsible for lean manufacturing, 5S, equipment and process reliability, automation, workflow improvements, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, production reporting, quality documentation, capital projects, and safety improvements. The role works closely with operations, maintenance, and quality teams in an onsite manufacturing environment and requires supporting shop-floor troubleshooting, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Develops and oversees manufacturing processes for tactical rocket motors, ammunition, composite components, and related defense products. Responsibilities include creating work instructions, analyzing process data, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, evaluating discrepant hardware, coordinating with design engineering, implementing engineering changes, improving safety and efficiency, and supporting manufacturing personnel. The role is fully on-site in Rocket Center, West Virginia, requires 10% travel, and requires eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance.

Supports urethane casting processes by troubleshooting production issues, leading CAPA and process-improvement efforts, developing process controls, and maintaining documentation. Leads manufacturing-floor projects involving process development, equipment onboarding, quality inspection, throughput, and cost reduction. Analyzes laboratory and production data, interprets customer specifications, collaborates across departments, and supports safe, efficient operations.

Designs and improves manufacturing processes, production layouts, equipment, tooling, and operating procedures for medical device battery components. Ensures equipment efficiency, product quality, regulatory compliance, and statistical process control. Leads corrective actions and process improvement projects while collaborating with engineering and operations teams. The role is fully onsite in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, supporting rechargeable, pacing, and diagnostic battery manufacturing.