Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer I

dtna; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401(k) company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Job summary

DTNA is seeking a Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer (L7) to support development, implementation, and optimization of assembly processes. The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem-solving, and collaboration with plant, engineering, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include launches, tooling concepts, and process validation, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Excellent learning mindset and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Strong hands-on manufacturing engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new subjects, tools and technologies independently.
• Respectful, collaborative communication and ability to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of assembly manufacturing processes.
• Assist with manufacturing layouts, tooling concepts, workstation designs, and assembly process flows.
• Support safety-critical manufacturing systems, tooling, assembly processes, automation, and controls.
• Participate in manufacturing launches, equipment installations, process validations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Help develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process requirements, and technical specifications.
• Support efforts to ensure processes meet safety, quality, productivity, ergonomic, and operational requirements.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Independent learner

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Inside the Role

Corporate Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a motivated and curious Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer (L7) who is eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within the Corporate Manufacturing Engineering organization. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on manufacturing work, learning new technologies, and solving practical problems. The successful candidate will support manufacturing projects, investigate production issues, and collaborate with engineering, plant, supplier, and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate is respectful, resourceful, innovative, and committed to continuous self-improvement. When presented with new or unfamiliar challenges, they take initiative to learn, research available resources, explore potential solutions, and work collaboratively to advance progress and achieve successful outcomes.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $71,000 - $91,000 USD. Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Manufacturing Process Engineering

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of assembly manufacturing processes.
• Assist with manufacturing layouts, tooling concepts, workstation designs, and assembly process flows.
• Support safety-critical manufacturing systems, tooling, assembly processes, automation, and controls.
• Participate in manufacturing launches, equipment installations, process validations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Help develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process requirements, and technical specifications.
• Support efforts to ensure processes meet safety, quality, productivity, ergonomic, and operational requirements.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Investigate manufacturing issues by gathering information, reviewing available documentation, and working directly with plant personnel.
• Research unfamiliar technical topics and identify possible solutions or alternatives.
• Use data and structured problem-solving methods to help identify root causes.
• Test ideas, document findings, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Seek support when needed while remaining accountable for making progress.
• Approach challenges with curiosity and initiative by gathering information, exploring available resources, and contributing to problem resolution efforts.

Project Support and Execution

• Support manufacturing projects from planning through implementation.
• Maintain assigned actions, schedules, documentation, and project information.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, Facilities, Environmental, and Plant teams.
• Communicate progress, risks, and support needs clearly and promptly.
• Take ownership of assigned deliverables and complete them with appropriate quality and attention to detail.
• Adapt positively when priorities, requirements, or project conditions change.

Learning, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement

• Actively pursue opportunities to expand technical and manufacturing knowledge.
• Use feedback as an opportunity to improve skills, judgment, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn through research, training, observation, and hands-on experience.
• Explore new manufacturing methods, digital tools, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Identify and share ideas for improving processes, tooling, safety, quality, ergonomics, and productivity.
• Document lessons learned and apply them to future assignments.
• Share knowledge with teammates and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing, assembly processes, industrial engineering, mechanical systems, or related engineering principles.
• Demonstrated interest in hands-on manufacturing engineering and technical problem-solving.
• Strong willingness and ability to independently learn new subjects, tools, and technologies.
• Resourceful approach to researching problems and identifying possible solutions.
• Respectful and collaborative communication style.
• Ability to organize assigned work and manage changing priorities.