Electronics Manufacturing Engineer

Inmotion; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inmotion in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to optimize production processes, equipment, and methods. You will drive efficiency through hands-on maintenance, process improvement, and accurate KPI tracking.

The role requires strong collaboration with global teams, knowledge of lean practices, and the ability to travel internationally as needed. Familiarity with Italian is preferred to support global engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes production equipment, tooling, test systems, and software to achieve productivity, quality, OTP, and OTD targets.
• Supports new product introduction (NPI), process industrialization, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Drives continuous improvement through KPI analysis, root cause investigation, corrective actions, and non-conformity reduction initiatives.
• Oversees equipment reliability through preventive, corrective, and improvement-focused maintenance activities, coordinating external support as needed.
• Identifies operational skill gaps and recommends training to enhance workforce capability and performance.
• Supports organizational change initiatives and promotes the adoption of best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Serves as liaison with global Group companies and HQ, coordinating NPI, manufacturing projects, and corporate standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Reading drawings

Lean Manufacturing

TPS/WCM

SPC

DOE

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics

Travel willingness

Italian language

Tools

Inventor CAD

VB

VB.NET

C#

Job description

• Utilizes production equipment, tooling, test systems, and software to achieve productivity, quality, OTP, and OTD targets.
• Supports new product introduction (NPI), process industrialization, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Drives continuous improvement through KPI analysis, root cause investigation, corrective actions, and non-conformity reduction initiatives.
• Oversees equipment reliability through preventive, corrective, and improvement-focused maintenance activities, coordinating external support as needed.
• Identifies operational skill gaps and recommends training to enhance workforce capability and performance.
• Supports organizational change initiatives and promotes the adoption of best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Serves as the primary liaison with global Group companies and headquarters, coordinating new product introductions, manufacturing projects, and the implementation of corporate standards and directives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NECESSARY:

• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, board schematics, engineering specifications, and process documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS/WCM principles, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, automation systems, PLCs, test equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency with engineering software, including 2D/3D CAD modeling (Inventor preferred); familiarity with VB, VB.NET, and C# programming environments preferred.
• This position requires occasional international travel to support new product introductions, manufacturing projects, and collaboration with global sister companies.
• Professional working proficiency in Italian is preferred to support collaboration with international engineering and operations teams.