Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive Product Development

Manufacturing (Design) Engineer - Automotive Product Development

Salary:
$100,000 - $140,000 base + annual bonus
Fully onsite | Monday-Friday

Job Summary:

We're hiring a hands-on Manufacturing (Design) Engineer to own automotive components from concept through end-of-life.

This role turns engineering ideas into:

• Production-ready components

• Efficient manufacturing processes

• High-quality vehicle builds

You'll design, prototype, source, and implement parts, tooling, and fixtures that support vehicle production.

This is not a desk-only role - it's hands-on engineering from design to the production floor.

Job Responsibilities:

Product Development & Lifecycle

• Own products from concept through production, ramp-up & end-of-life

• Rapidly prototype components and assemblies

• Design parts, tooling, fixtures & templates for manufacturability and cost

• Source materials and manufacturing services from qualified suppliers

• Lead production implementation, equipment qualification & operator training

Engineering & Problem Solving

• Apply first-principles engineering to complex manufacturing challenges

• Analyze and optimize processes for quality, safety & efficiency

• Develop innovative tooling and assembly solutions

• Create and maintain specifications, drawings & work instructions

Hands-On Manufacturing Support

• Build prototypes and troubleshoot using hand tools & design systems

• Support equipment operation and maintenance needs

• Work directly on the production floor

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality Engineering on inspection and compliance

• Work with Operations to improve flow, uptime & throughput

• Communicate technical concepts clearly across teams

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field

• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes

• First-principles problem-solving ability

• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools

• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design

• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures & templates

• Ability to read and create engineering drawings

• Strong project management and prioritization skills

Preferred:

• Automotive manufacturing experience

• CAD proficiency (Solid Works preferred)

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge

• Familiarity with ISO/TS 16949, APQP & PPAP

• Supplier development experience

• Machining, welding, or fabrication background

Key

Competencies:

• Systems-level thinking and holistic problem solving

• Hands-on, shop-floor mindset

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent collaboration and communication

• High ownership and accountability

• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and safety

About the Opportunity:

Work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and product development-bringing innovative automotive components from concept to production.

This role offers full lifecycle ownership, hands-on engineering work, and direct impact on vehicle manufacturing.