Manufacturing Engineer Level 1

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering role will coordinate manufacturing engineering functions, including analyzing part manufacturability and determining the requirements and processes needed for product development through production.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Manufacturing Operations leadership team and serve as a strong business partner with the Quality and Engineering departments.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods while anticipating and reacting to emerging business needs.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, piece flow, and equipment design layout for maximum efficiency.
• Partner with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Partner with vendors to determine product specifications and manage purchase requisitions for equipment, materials, and parts in evaluation and support of specification and quality standards.
• Work closely with leadership and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.

Required Skills

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner. Positive can‑do orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated project and team management capabilities that can meet aggressive deadlines.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and project management skills.
• Interact effectively with customers and with all levels within the organization, as well as across organizations.
• Confidence in working with ambiguity and handling complexity.

Required Experience

• 2 years of progressively broadening manufacturing experience.
• Experience with CNC machining in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace/fastener/metals manufacturing industries, with strong knowledge of all fastener materials preferred.

Level of Education

Label: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Label: Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000 USD, salaried based on a variety of factors.
• Label: Eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan.
• Label: 120 hours paid time off (PTO) per year.
• Label: 10 paid holidays per year.
• Label: Eligibility for the company’s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans.
• Label: Eligibility to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Additional Requirements

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, ITAR and EAR). Compliance may require applicants to be U.S. Persons or to obtain required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.