Manufacturing Engineer

Clean Energy Ventures; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

Job summary

DG Matrix in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to build manufacturing processes from the ground up for power electronics. You will translate designs into production-ready instructions and own process quality as production scales from first unit to hundreds per year.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in electronics manufacturing engineering, solid Lean/8D expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration with design, quality, and operations teams in a fast-growing clean energy

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in electronics, power systems, or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why).

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and continually improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and BOMs for power electronics products.
• Lead NPI — translate engineering designs into production-ready processes and tooling requirements.
• Define and optimize work cell layouts, cycle times, takt time, and line balancing across production phases.
• Own PFMEA and control plans for assigned product lines.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why) for production non-conformances.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM improvements.
• Support MES/ERP implementation and ensure accurate process data capture on the shop floor.
• Track and report yield, throughput, and cycle time KPIs; define and drive improvement actions.
• Support equipment procurement, qualification, and process validation for new work cells.
• Interface with suppliers on component quality, incoming inspection criteria, and delivery issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Continuous Improvement

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D Problem Solving

5-Why Analysis

Cross-functional Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office / Google Suite

MES/SAP

Job description

About the Role

DG Matrix is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the ramp-up of our new facility in Morrisville, NC. This is a ground-floor role — you will build manufacturing processes from scratch, translate engineering designs into production-ready work instructions, and own process quality for power electronics products as we scale from first unit to hundreds per year. If you are energized by ambiguity and building from scratch, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and BOMs for power electronics products
• Lead NPI (New Product Introduction) — translate engineering designs into production-ready processes and tooling requirements
• Define and optimize work cell layouts, cycle times, takt time, and line balancing across production phases
• Own process FMEA (PFMEA) and control plans for assigned product lines
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why) for production non-conformances
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) improvements
• Support MES/ERP implementation and ensure accurate process data capture on the shop floor
• Track and report yield, throughput, and cycle time KPIs; define and drive improvement actions
• Support equipment procurement, qualification, and process validation for new work cells
• Interface with suppliers on component quality, incoming inspection criteria, and delivery issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in electronics, power systems, or industrial equipment
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why)
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and MS Office / Google Suite
• Experience with MES or ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, or similar)
• Strong cross-functional communication — design, quality, supply chain, and operations teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power electronics, inverters, EV, energy storage, or grid infrastructure manufacturing
• Familiarity with UL, IEC, or NFPA standards for power equipment
• Experience scaling production from low-volume to higher-volume manufacturing

  Why Dg Matrix

  Rare opportunity to shape manufacturing from the ground up at a fast-growing clean energy company. High ownership, direct leadership visibility, and a collaborative engineering team. Your work directly determines how DG Matrix scales its power electronics platform.

  Compensation and Benefits

  Along with competitive base pay, full-time employees will be eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; paid time off and paid holidays; parental leave; an Employee Assistance Program; and professional development support. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance incentive, equity or other long-term incentive awards, and relocation assistance.

  DG Matrix is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are excited to build the future of power infrastructure.

  Role Details

  Reports To

  Director, Manufacturing Engineering

  Shift

  Day shift with flexibility during ramp-up

  Experience

  3–5+ years manufacturing engineering in electronics or industrial equipment

  Pay Type

  Salaried | Annual incentive and equity eligibility may apply

  Our Core Values

  • Always do the right thing
  • Think big and act boldly
  • Operate with speed, urgency, and responsiveness
  • Never compromise on quality, safety, or reliability
  • Trust, challenge, support, and collaborate with each other
  • Make it a great place to work for all
  • Be a steward of the enterprise

  Ready to build the future of power infrastructure?

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