Manufacturing Development Engineer

Voxel Innovations, Inc.; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Voxel Innovations Inc. develops and manufactures precision components using Electrochemical Machining (ECM). We seek a Manufacturing Development Engineer for hands-on prototyping, process development, and experimental work to move parts from concept to production.

This full-time role based in Knightdale, NC focuses on running ECM experiments, tooling setup, and iterative process improvements while collaborating with engineers, machinists, and technicians in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, machining, automation, engineering technology, equipment assembly, or related technical environment.
• Engineering degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial fields.
• Hands-on experience building, operating, repairing, or troubleshooting technical equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, technical docs, and simple schematics.
• Familiar with mechanical systems, pumps, pneumatics, sensors, wiring, and industrial gear.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, cleanliness, and documentation.
• Curiosity to understand core engineering principles and persistence in development.
• Ability to learn new equipment/processes and work independently with engineers and technicians.
• MANDATORY: US Citizen or Permanent Resident with I-551 card; visas not accepted.
• Submittal of a cover letter describing interest in Voxel and mission.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run engineering experiments, prototype parts, and development trials on ECM equipment.
• Prepare, inspect, assemble, and align electrodes, tooling, fixtures, and machine components.
• Configure machine recipes and parameters; monitor runs and document results.
• Measure tooling and prototype parts using precision metrology equipment.
• Assist in assembling and commissioning ECM machinery and supporting systems.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-documented work areas and experiments.

Skills

Manufacturing

Machining

Automation

Engineering tech

Equipment troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ECM equipment

Metrology equipment

Mechanical assemblies

Job description

About Voxel

Voxel Innovations develops and manufactures precision components using Electrochemical Machining (ECM), an advanced manufacturing technology capable of shaping difficult metal alloys with exceptional precision. Our 30 person team develops the process, designs and builds the equipment and tooling, and manufactures parts for aerospace, energy, medical, industrial, and other demanding applications - all under one roof.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Development Engineer to join our team for prototyping and process development for new products. This is a highly hands‑on role for someone who likes building things, running experiments, troubleshooting equipment, and figuring out how to make complex processes work reliably.

The Role

You will execute development projects, run ECM experiments and prototype parts, and find ways to take a part from first concept to ready‑for‑production. This is a complex process involving electrical signals, power supplies, chemistry, high‑pressure pumps, motion control, 3D shaped electrodes, metrology, etc., and you will (with training) figure out how these all interact to achieve the end result.

A typical project might start with you or another engineer defining an experiment or prototype. You may inspect and prepare the tooling, assemble it into an ECM machine, precisely align the setup, configure machine parameters, run the test, monitor what happens, measure the results, and then iteratively improve the process with the engineering team.

This role requires someone who can work independently within engineering direction and who understands that small details matter. Cleanliness, alignment, organization, documentation, and seemingly minor setup differences can determine whether a precision manufacturing process succeeds or fails. Your job will be running these manufacturing experiments, understanding what works or doesn’t, and making changes to improve outcomes or identify entirely new technical approaches.

This position is full-time based in Knightdale, NC.

About You

You are detail oriented, curious, and comfortable working with experimental setups. You enjoy understanding whysomething works rather than simply following instructions. You take pride in precise work and notice details others mayoverlook.You collaborate with other engineers, ask good questions when something isn't clear, and then independentlyexecute the work. When equipment fails or results don't make sense, you investigate to understand why rather than simply work around the problem.Additionally, you take ownership and are willing to help solve whatever technical problem is keeping the team from movingforward.

Job Description

• Set up and run engineering experiments, prototype parts, and development trials on Voxel's ECM equipment.
• Prepare, inspect, assemble, and precisely align electrodes, tooling, fixtures, and machine components.
• Configure machine recipes and operating parameters in collaboration with engineers; monitor runs, recognize abnormal conditions, and document results.
• Measure and inspect tooling, machine setups, and prototype parts using precision metrology equipment.
• Where needed, help to assemble, install, and commission custom ECM machinery and supporting systems, including mechanical assemblies, sheet metal, plumbing, wiring, and utilities.
• Maintain clean, organized, well‑documented work areas, tooling, equipment, and experiments.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, machining, automation, engineering technology, equipment assembly, or a similar technical environment.
• Engineering degree in a relevant field such as manufacturing, mechanical, and industrial.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience building, operating, repairing, or troubleshooting technical equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, technical documentation, and basic mechanical or electrical schematics.
• Working familiarity with mechanical systems, pumps/plumbing, pneumatics, sensors, wiring, and industrial equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, cleanliness, documentation, and quality.
• Curiosity to understand core engineering principals and root causes with the persistence and determination to get through the ups and downs of new development projects.
• Ability to learn new equipment, processes, and software and to work independently while collaborating closely with engineers, machinists, operators, and technicians.
• MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Due to U.S. government contract requirements, all employees must be either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid I‑551 card (green card). Work Visas are not acceptable. Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process.
• Submittal of a cover letter describing why you are interested in working at Voxel and our mission.

Why Join Voxel?

• You'll work on technology found almost nowhere else in manufacturing and see the direct results of your work. You'llwork side‑by‑side with other engineers, chemists, machinists, and technicians developing new processes, building machines, solving difficult problems, and turning experiments into reliable production capabilities.
• We're a small company, which means you'll have meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to learn acrossdisciplines rather than being confined to a narrow job description.
• We invest in our people. As a new hire, you will work closely with our engineering team to master Voxel’s proprietary electrochemical manufacturing processes. We value curiosity and technical aptitude; we provide the hands‑on environment and mentorship necessary to build expertise in advanced manufacturing systems that aren't found anywhere else.
• Our core values guide how we work: Expect Excellence, Do Right By Others, Always Getting Better, and What WouldHappen If...?

Voxel Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The above job description does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment.