Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Anchor Quest Austin, TX

Senior Manufacturing Engineer job at Anchor Quest. Austin, TX.

Anchor Quest is partnering with a fast-growing technology company in the clean energy and electrified powertrain sector. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help transform advanced mechanical designs into efficient, high-quality assembly operations. Are you a process-driven manufacturing engineer who thrives on turning innovation into scalable production?

This is a unique opportunity to work with a team dedicated to developing cutting-edge products that push the boundaries of electric mobility and sustainable manufacturing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prototype to Production : Collaborate with engineering and industrialization teams to develop prototype build processes and scale them into repeatable, production-level operations.
• Process Design & Optimization : Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of assembly processes for engines, generators, and electric motor components.
• Lean Manufacturing : Champion lean initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality across the production floor.
• Tooling & Automation : Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and contribute to the implementation of automation into key manufacturing processes.
• Technical Guidance : Act as the subject matter expert for assembly processes and provide hands-on support to production teams.
• Cross-Functional Leadership : Drive initiatives with cross-disciplinary teams including design, supply chain, and operations to ensure manufacturability, quality, and scalability.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within powertrain, engine, generator, or electric motor assembly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s or MBA a plus).
• Experience scaling prototype operations into production environments.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, Kaizen, DOE, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX preferred), GD&T, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience designing and specifying production tooling, jigs, fixtures.
• Knowledge of MES, aerospace or automotive manufacturing standards (AS9100, ISO9001, QS9000).
• Bonus: Familiarity with additive manufacturing and advanced automation systems.

Why Join?

• Work on innovative hardware products that have a meaningful environmental impact.
• Be part of a collaborative team of engineers and builders who are scaling a next-generation production environment.
• Influence core manufacturing strategies from the ground up.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Dog friendly environment.