Manufacturing Engineer Job Billington Heights New York USA,Manufacturing / Production

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes across machining, assembly, integration, and test operations. This role serves as the primary technical resource supporting production, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and customer requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management, the Manufacturing Engineer drives operational excellence through process optimization, problem solving, new product introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach to support the full product lifecycle from concept through production.

What you will do:

Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, work instructions, and production documentation to support safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with design engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure products are designed and released with manufacturability, quality, and operational efficiency in mind.
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, tooling, equipment, and process controls to enhance safety, quality, deliver, and cost performance.
Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, reduce variability, and drive improvements in productivity, yield, cycle time, and overall operational performance.
Develop and maintain process risk assessments, control plans, and standardized manufacturing practices to ensure consistent product quality and compliance.
Lead and support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
Support process qualifications, product validation activities, inspections, and customer requirements as necessary.
Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer, regulatory and business requirements.
Support capital equipment, tooling, automation, and facility improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Participate in audits, corrective action activities, and compliance initiatives related to quality management systems and customer requirements.
Serve as hands-on technical resource to production personnel and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field; or equivalent combination pf education and experience.
2-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, preferably within aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-reliability industries.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, and test operations.
Experience supporting CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, grinding, and associated tooling strategies.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and manufacturing requirements.
Experience developing manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process plans, routings, and standard work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using structured root cause methodologies.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all…