Manufacturing Engineer

FPC of Savannah; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC of Savannah is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer just outside Burlington, VT to drive fabrication and assembly processes, continuous improvement, tooling, and plant layout. The role emphasizes efficient manufacturing methods and cost-aware decision making.

The candidate will develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, testing methods, and collaborating with equipment vendors, while training technicians and supporting product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of manufacturing engineering experience in a similar environment.
• Experience reviewing specs, process flows and production methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage manufacturing processes from design to production.
• Support and lead product launch activities.
• Define efficient manufacturing methods to maximize productivity and quality.
• Develop quality control procedures to resolve issues and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors and management to set standards and confirm capabilities.
• Calculate production costs and estimate material, labor, and scheduling needs.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

Great opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to work for a global manufacturing technology leader located just outside Burlington, VT.

Our client is a high-tech facilities manufacturer looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to be responsible for fabrication & assembly processes, continuous improvement, tooling, and manufacturing and plant layouts.

Responsibilities

• Process Development Project Management – ensuring completion from start to finish
• Supports and/or leads product launch activities
• Review engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing and services
• Define how to manufacture parts or products, or deliver services, with maximum efficiency
• Develop quality control procedures to resolve production problems or minimize costs
• Work with customers and management to develop standards for design and production
• Confer with clients concerning product specifications, vendors about purchases, management personnel about manufacturing capabilities, and staff about the status of projects
• Develop, recommend, and implement initiatives to improve production metrics and financial performance
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or relevant experience
• At least 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience in a similar manufacturing environment required