Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Columbia

Job Posting Start Date 05-28-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-08-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary Principle Accountabilities:

Understand manufacturing and test equipment concepts, technologies and techniques

Designs manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.

Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands-on maintenance skills

Work with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans

May be involved in development and and update of PFMEA for new products

May participate in control plan development

Write and update work instructions and other documents (e.g. specifications, procedures,…)Analyzes and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Confers with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

Coordinates with customers to determine product specifications and design changes and responds to customer request.

Provides information for management decisions from a technical and technical cost perspective.

Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Education / Experience Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience and training. Typically requires 3 years of related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills. Demonstrates advanced / thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business. Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others. Able to run and explain simulations.

Scope / Impact Impacts the near-term (quarterly/semi-annual) operational success of the function. Enhances and provides input to functional processes or technologies. Assists in achieving section/sub-function objectives for a functional area. Demonstrates capability in leading a major initiative that may impact multiple sites/customers.

Decision Making / Discretion Exercises independent judgment within generally defined procedures and policies for selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Provides input for team decisions. Decisions may affect sections/sub-functions.

Supervision / Leadership Normally receives no instruction. Identifies skills needed within team and works with team to achieve them. Demonstrates Flex values.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, handle small components and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job Category Production Engineering Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

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