Manufacturing Engineer

Nickerson Talent Solutions; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible PTO

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Nickerson Talent Solutions is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to own processes for military-grade electronic systems—from PCBAs to chassis-level assemblies. You will ensure quality, reliability, and compliance across production, testing, repair, and sustainment.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, create work instructions and BOMs, and lead RCCA investigations while collaborating with design, quality, and program management. Hybrid/remote options available in many locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in electronics manufacturing or repair, defense/aerospace preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electronic assembly processes and materials.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and military specs.
• Experience with CAD, CAD/CAM, and circuit design.
• Experience creating work orders and production sketches.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP and standard engineering tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and clear written/verbal communication.
• Comfort working in regulated, high-reliability environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBAs, cabling, assemblies, and chassis-level systems.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, travelers, and BOMs.
• Support low- to mid-volume, high-reliability defense production.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to raise quality and yield.
• Provide engineering support for assembly, troubleshooting, rework, and repair including depot-level and field returns.
• Lead failure analysis and RCCA investigations.
• Partner with test engineering on procedures for functional, environmental, and acceptance testing.
• Ensure processes comply with IPC standards, MIL-STD, AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Support audits and disposition nonconformances and deviations.
• Maintain configuration control, implement ECOs, and collaborate on DFM/DFA/DFT with design engineering.
• Support NPI and production transitions with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and guide manufacturing technicians and operators.

Skills

Electronic assemblies

Engineering drawings

CAD/CAM

ERP/MRP

Attention to detail

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAD/CAM

Circuit design tools

Document control systems

Job description

We are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to own the processes behind military-grade electronic systems, from PCB assemblies and cable harnesses to complete chassis-level systems. You'll make sure every unit we build, test, repair, and sustain meets the strict quality and reliability standards our defense customers count on.

If you like solving real problems on the production floor, leading root cause investigations, and seeing your process improvements show up in yield and quality, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBAs, cable/harness, electromechanical/electro-optical assemblies, and chassis-level systems
• Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, travelers, and BOMs
• Support low- to mid-volume, high-reliability defense production
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to raise quality, yield, and efficiency
• Provide engineering support for assembly, troubleshooting, rework, and repair, including depot-level and field returns
• Lead failure analysis and root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations
• Partner with test engineering on functional, environmental, and acceptance test procedures
• Keep processes compliant with IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-883 (as applicable), and AS9100 / ISO 9001
• Support internal, customer, and government audits, and disposition nonconformances, deviations, and waivers
• Maintain configuration control, implement ECOs, and work with design engineering on DFM/DFA/DFT
• Support NPI and production transitions alongside design, quality, supply chain, test, and program management
• Mentor and guide manufacturing technicians and operators

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years in electronics manufacturing or repair (defense or aerospace preferred)
• Strong knowledge of electronic assembly processes and materials
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and military specifications
• Working knowledge of CAD, CAD/CAM, and circuit design
• Experience creating work orders and production sketches
• Hands-on experience with prototypes, serial manufacturing, and tool/fixture design
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard engineering tools
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication
• Comfort working in regulated, high-reliability environments

NICE TO HAVE

• Military or aerospace electronics program experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• IPC certification (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) Failure analysis and corrective action experience
• Familiarity with environmental and EMI/EMC requirements
• Active security clearance, or the ability to obtain one if applicable
• 9/80 schedule at most locations: every other Friday off
• Competitive pay and a 401(k) Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Basic life insurance plus optional additional life and AD&D Flexible vacation and PTO
• Hybrid or remote options at many locations