Manufacturing and Development Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing & Development Engineer

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Regular

Position Summary
The Manufacturing & Development Engineer works closely with engineering, operations, customers, and cross functional teams to design, develop, and continuously improve products in a high volume manufacturing environment.
This role is involved across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and prototyping through program launch and ongoing production support, with a strong focus on productivity, quality, and process efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineering

• Support existing production and business needs through engineering assistance, including part drawings, 3D modeling, tooling design, and process development.

• Partner with operations, engineering, and commercial teams to assess manufacturing capabilities, tooling requirements, and process feasibility.

• Develop and implement strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, and consistency, with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and support cross functional employee teams to strengthen collaboration between Engineering and Operations.

• Manage the Engineering Change process to ensure timely, accurate implementation while meeting customer and production requirements.

Product & Process Development

• Plan and support prototype builds, development trials, and launches.

• Lead and coordinate product and process development trials, including data analysis and outcome reporting.

• Support program launches to ensure production readiness, achievement of productivity targets, customer timelines, and financial objectives.

• Participate in and support customer demonstrations of new products and processes as needed.

• Assist in developing engineering standards, key performance metrics, and reporting for leadership.

• Contribute to brainstorming and concept development for new products and product improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or product development engineering.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

• Proficiency with CAD software required (Solid Works and AutoCAD preferred).

• Experience with cold forging processes and cold forging simulation software preferred.

• Internship or co op experience in product development or a related engineering field strongly preferred.

• Ability to meet standard pre employment requirements and comply with company policies.
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Meet Your Recruiter

Ken Markiewicz