Manufacturing Engineer Job Stafford area,Virginia USA,Engineering

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Electrical Engineering background to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and support manufacturing operations for electronic and electro-mechanical products. This role serves as the bridge between engineering and production, ensuring products transition successfully from design to manufacturing while optimizing test processes, quality, and scalability.

Responsibilities:

Lead NPI activities including prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up
.Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to ensure successful product launches
Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing, assembly, and electrical test processes
Design and implement test fixtures, functional test systems, and automated test equipment (ATE)
Interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) initiatives during design reviews
Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and technical issue resolution for PCBAs and electrical components
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeri
ng preferred;
Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering with strong electronics experience will be considered
5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in electronics, PCBA, or electro-mechanical environment
Strong knowledge of NPI, DFM, DFT, and electronics manufacturing processe
Experience developing electrical test solutions, fixtures, and production test method
Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOM
Familiarity with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generator
Experience with ECAD/CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, etc.) and PDM/PLM system
Experience working with contract manufacturers and PCBA supplier
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skill

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-222
Experience with LabVIEW, ATE systems, or other test automation platform
Hands-on soldering, rework, and electronics troubleshooting experience
Familiarity with EMI/EMC compliance testing
Lean Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement training

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