2nd-Shift Manufacturing Engineer — Hands-On, $10k Diff

Aleron; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Placement

Shift differential

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Richmond, VA to design, implement, and improve production operations on the manufacturing floor, collaborating with operators, maintenance, supervisors, and managers.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, root‑cause troubleshooting, multi‑project ownership, and driving continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams; manage projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/production engineering.
• 3+ years troubleshooting equipment.
• 3+ years onboarding new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on time on the manufacturing floor to observe, document, and improve machine and process reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety to troubleshoot and resolve issues using root‑cause analysis.
• Engage stakeholders, motivate participation, and drive buy-in for improvement projects.
• Manage expense and capital projects from concept to completion, including scheduling, implementation, and handover.
• Develop milestones and countermeasures to meet deadlines.
• Lead multiple projects with shifting priorities and maintain accountability.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Root cause analysis

Project management

Multi‑project ownership

Communication

Ownership & initiative

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

Self-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Richmond, VA to design, implement, and improve production operations on the manufacturing floor, collaborating with operators, maintenance, supervisors, and managers.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, root‑cause troubleshooting, multi‑project ownership, and driving continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams; manage projects from concept to completion.