Manufacturing Engineer, Associate

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer, Associate to join our Target Rock team!

As our Associate Manufacturing Engineer you will support the development, coordination, and improvement of manufacturing processes, assisting with methods definition, production documentation, cost analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure efficient, consistent, and high‑quality fabrication of parts, components, and assemblies.

East Farmingdale, NY

$74,100 to $84,000 (per annum)

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

• Assist in defining manufacturing process flows, work instructions, and standard procedures to support consistent, efficient production.
• Perform routine methods and operational analyses to evaluate labor standards, equipment needs, and process flow data to help improve productivity and reduce cost.
• Support the review of engineering drawings, specifications, and engineering changes to ensure manufacturability and alignment with production requirements.
• Collaborate with design, quality, procurement, inspection, production, and program teams to resolve technical issues and coordinate new product release activities.
• Maintain records, documentation, and reporting systems to support manufacturing operations, process updates, and compliance needs.

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or related technical roles.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and basic methods analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills across engineering and operations functions.
• Familiarity with production documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Navy nuclear fleet, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear‑powered submarine.

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