Manufacturing Engineer

Federal Pacific; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Pacific is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods used in the manufacture of low, medium, and high voltage electrical power distribution equipment, including switchgear and substations.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and overall manufacturing efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Equivalent manufacturing/engineering experience may be waived as determined by VP Engineering/Director HR.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial engineering roles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, tooling, and workflows to increase safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production, equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, quality concerns, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Develop and implement process improvements designed to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and overall manufacturing costs.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembly, and efficient production.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and work instructions to identify and resolve manufacturing concerns prior to and during production.
• Design, specify, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, workstations, and equipment as needed.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating practices.
• Support the introduction of new products and designs into manufacturing, including process development, tooling requirements, production readiness, and shop-floor implementation.
• Partner with Quality to investigate manufacturing defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations on equipment reliability, upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and technology and assist with justification, selection, procurement, installation, and implementation of new equipment.
• Utilize manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction, standard work, and other continuous improvement activities throughout the facility.
• Provide technical training and support to production employees regarding new processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods.
• Participate in safety initiatives and help identify engineering solutions that reduce ergonomic and workplace safety risks.
• Support production schedules and respond to manufacturing issues with urgency to minimize downtime and delays.
• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with federal regulations and company safety requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods used in the manufacture of Federal Pacific products. This role works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

The Manufacturing Engineer will evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, develop and implement manufacturing solutions, and provide hands-on technical support to the production floor. This position will play an important role in supporting the manufacture of low, medium, and high voltage electrical power distribution equipment, including switchgear, substations, power centers, starters, and other custom-engineered products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, tooling, and workflows to increase safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production, equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, quality concerns, and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Develop and implement process improvements designed to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and overall manufacturing costs.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembly, and efficient production.
• Review engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), specifications, and work instructions to identify and resolve manufacturing concerns prior to and during production.
• Design, specify, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, workstations, and equipment as needed.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating practices.
• Support the introduction of new products and designs into manufacturing, including process development, tooling requirements, production readiness, and shop-floor implementation.
• Partner with Quality to investigate manufacturing defects, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations on equipment reliability, upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and technology and assist with the justification, selection, procurement, installation, and implementation of new equipment.
• Utilize manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean manufacturing, 5S, waste reduction, standard work, and other continuous improvement activities throughout the facility.
• Provide technical training and support to production employees regarding new processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods.
• Participate in safety initiatives and help identify engineering solutions that reduce ergonomic and workplace safety risks.
• Support production schedules and respond to manufacturing issues with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with federal regulations and company safety requirements.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guiding principles.
• Adjust work hours as needed to support business objectives and production requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• This requirement may be waived in lieu of equivalent manufacturing and engineering experience, as determined by the Vice President of Engineering and/or Director of Human Resources.
• Prior experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical manufacturing solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an engineered-to-order, make-to-order, or custom industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to electrical power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, or other industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing manufacturing fixtures, tooling, work instructions, and production processes.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects, automation, or manufacturing technology implementation.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, including UL, IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA, is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 15% travel, primarily for training, vendor visits, equipment evaluations, or other business-related activities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as required.
• Ability to regularly travel throughout the manufacturing facility and production floor to perform essential job duties.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and actively support production-floor activities.

EMC expects every team member to operate in alignment with EMC's Guiding Principles.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may change as business needs require.