Manufacturing Engineer

Orion Energy Systems, Inc

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer Date Updated: 12/22/2025

Division: 02 - GLT

Department 550 Mfg Engineering

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Immediate Supervisor (Title):
Manager, Engineering and Process Improvement

Positions Supervised:
None

Primary

Purpose:

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Manufacturing Engineer. This position is responsible for production lines, sheet metal design and lean initiatives. The candidate must be able to work independently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work and navigate in a fast-paced, high stress environment that demands a passion for work, attention to detail and an ability to produce results
• Interact with teams of engineers and operators to meet strict deadlines
• Read and produce technical reports and diagrams of manufacturing processes
• Drive lean initiatives for improvements in safety, quality and productivity
• Evaluate, recommend and implement process improvements in the plant
• Design changes to existing product
• Provide cost savings for processes and product
• Modifying electrical schematics for product
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• Direct experience in manufacturing (OEM Lighting or Electrical a plus)
• Minimum of a BS in Engineering plus 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Project Management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong proactive written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and use of Solid Works software preferred
• Lean experience or training a plus
• A strong work ethic, self-motivated, lifetime learner
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity and complexity on tight deadlines
• Effective multi-tasker with great organizational skills
• Exhibits proactive attitude and strong work ethic; persistence and diligence in bringing projects to closure
• Must have strong focus on accuracy, attention to details, customer service, and maintaining high standards of integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, etc.)

Amount of contact with others:

100%;
Frequent contact with individuals including Orion Team Members.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; between the hours of 7 AM 4 PM with occasional overtime and/or extended hours as required per the business need

Travel Expectations:

None

Working Conditions:

Never = 0% / Occasi 1-32% / Frequently = 33-65% / C 66-100%

A. Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Frequently

Talking, Hearing Constantly

Feeling, Fingering, Grasping Constantly

Climbing, Balancing Occasionally

Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling Occasionally

Reaching with Hands and Arms Constantly

Tasting, Smelling Never

B. Lifting Requirements

Up to Pounds Occasionally

Up to 50 Pounds Occasionally

Up to 100 Pounds Never

More than 100 Pounds Never

C. Vision Requirements

Looking at CRT Frequently

Color Vision Frequently

(identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral, Depth Perception Frequently

Ability to Adjust Focus Frequently

D. Environment Conditions

Blood, Body Fluids Never

Toxic Chemicals Never

Moving Parts Occasionally

Electrical Shock Risk Never

Explosives Never

Fumes, Gases, Dust Occasionally

Extreme Cold (non-weather) Occasionally

Extreme Heat (non-weather) Occasionally

Severe Cold Weather Occasionally

Severe Hot Weather Occasionally

E. Noise Moderate (Business Office)