Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer II will support the Transducer Production Engineering team with manufacturing design, process improvement, production support, tooling development, and engineering documentation.

This role will work closely with Production, Quality, Product Management, and other engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes, resolve production issues, implement design changes, and support ongoing product and process improvements.

Projects may include product redesign, fixture and tooling development, process optimization, manufacturing workflow improvements, and execution of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) through the company’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

• Create, modify, and maintain Solid Works CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings
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• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical documentation, and basic electrical diagrams
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• Design, procure, test, and implement production fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids
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• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and production workflows
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• Execute and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) within the company’s PLM system, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
• Provide hands‑on support for daily production issues involving tooling, fixtures, test setups, assembly processes, and manufacturing equipment
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• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly problems and identify practical corrective actions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data using Excel, Power BI, and internal systems to support process decisions and improvements.
• Conduct process audits, time studies, and workflow assessments to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend and implement improvements related to process flow, ergonomics, safety, tooling, and production efficiency
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• Collaborate with Quality, Product Management, Operations, and Engineering teams to successfully implement product and process changes.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Support process validation, testing, and manufacturing readiness activities
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• Assist with troubleshooting and implementation of engineering changes on the production floor.
• Maintain accurate engineering and manufacturing documentation in accordance with established company procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
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• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or a related manufacturing environment
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• Proficiency with Solid Works
  , including part modeling, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Experience executing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and maintaining documentation within a PLM system
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• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including areas such as:
• Machining
• Bonding
• Mechanical assembly
• Tooling and fixtures
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
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• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to work hands‑on in a production environment
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• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
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• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies, including:
• 5S
• DMAIC
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing routings, and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures
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• Experience with Excel and Power BI for manufacturing data analysis and reporting.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
• Exposure to process validation, production testing, and Design for Manufacturability activities.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who is comfortable moving between CAD design, engineering documentation, data analysis, and the production floor. This individual should be able to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, work effectively with operators and cross‑functional engineering teams, and drive practical improvements that improve quality, safety, cost, and production efficiency.