Manufacturing Engineer

Job Overview

Define, develop, and oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes (connectors and cable assemblies) or improvements to existing processes. You’ll ensure exceptional product quality, drive cost‑efficiency, and maintain full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

You will join our Manufacturing Engineering group, a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high‑reliability interconnect solutions for aerospace and defense customers. We partner closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to bring innovative, cost‑effective manufacturing processes from concept to production.

• Process development & product launch
  • Partner with design engineers to convert product requirements into manufacturable processes.
  • Lead process qualification activities: PFMEAs, Control Plans, First Article Inspections, and capability studies.
  • Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback that balances cost, quality, and operator usability.
• Quality & compliance
  • Collaborate with Quality Engineering on root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Represent Manufacturing Engineering during customer visits, audits, and internal presentations.
  • Ensure processes and layouts meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Continuous improvement & problem solving
  • Lead and participate in CI initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methods to:
    • Optimize workflow and material flow
    • Reduce cycle time and eliminate waste
    • Improve quality and yield
  • Use data‑driven approaches to identify opportunities and measure results.
• Cost savings & projects
  • Own and support cost‑reduction projects (labor, materials, tooling, process).
  • Develop scopes of work (SOW) for projects, equipment, or automation initiatives.
  • Support business cases and ROI justification for proposed investments.
• Technology, tooling & automation
  • Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, tooling, and automation suitable for manual assembly environments.
  • Design/validate tooling, jigs, and fixtures (CAD proficiency expected).
• Line layout & ergonomics
  • Review, update, and sustain line layouts to support current production, future capacity growth, improved material flow, and ergonomics.
  • Ensure layouts align with safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma problem‑solving tools.
• Proficiency with CAD (PTC Creo or equivalent) for tooling, jig, and fixture design.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills; able to tailor messages for engineers, managers, and customers.

• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certification.
• Experience developing cable‑assembly or connector manufacturing processes.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aquí, or tu).

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.