Manufacturing Engineer II

Position Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and integrating manufacturing systems, equipment, and processes to support production efficiency, product quality, and cost reduction. This role works cross‑functionally to support New Product Introduction, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure manufacturability of new designs and processes.

• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures and tooling to support process efficiency and product quality.
• Identify and recommend resolutions for existing or imminent manufacturing problems, equipment failures, or safety issues.
• Recommend cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing process improvements.
• Participate in the review and evaluation of product design changes.
• Participate in customer‑facing meetings to provide engineering updates and manage technical expectations.
• Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability; process capabilities and capacities are developed to support new products.
• Develop, monitor and report on project schedules and establish Standard Operating Procedures for new and updated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and engineering teams to troubleshoot production and equipment issues.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Develop manufacturing instructions or procedures and train assemblers and operators in machine operations, processes or assembly applications.
• Responsible for following all Vaupell policies and standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of thermoplastic or composites related manufacturing engineering experience. Other nonmetallic experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., FDA, FAA, ITAR, or ISO 13485/AS9100).
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in interpreting and executing to industry‑specific standards, including ASTM and SPI guidelines.
• Strong competence in Non‑Conformance Reporting (NCR) and the MRB (Materials Review Board) process, with the ability to provide technical dispositions and develop validated rework procedures for complex components.
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and 3‑D models.
• Experience initiating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools required.
• CAD (CATIA) proficiency is a plus.
• Candidate must be comfortable working hands‑on on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.
• Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e., US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR and EAR.

• Standing – 20% or less of work time
• Bending at waist – 20 to 60% of work time
• Walking – 60% or more of work time
• Reaching below shoulder level – 20% or less of work time
• Sitting – 20% or less of work time
• Reaching above shoulder level – 20% or less of work time
• Lifting under 25 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Grasping – 20% or less of work time
• Lifting 25 to 50 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Handling – 20% or less of work time
• Finger Dexterity – 20% or less of work time
• Carrying under 25 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Carrying 25 to 50 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Carrying over 50 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Eye‑Hand coordination – 20% or less of work time
• Eye‑Hand‑Foot coordination – 20% or less of work time
• Pushing under 25 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Pushing 25 to 50 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Pushing over 50 lbs. – 20% or less of work time
• Seeing – near vision acuity – 20% or less of work time
• Seeing – far vision acuity – 20% or less of work time
• Climbing stairs – 20% or less of work time
• Climbing ladders – 20% or less of work time
• Depth perception – 20% or less of work time
• Balancing – 20% or less of work time
• Color perception –…