Manufacturing Engineer

Ingersoll Rand; Delaware; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support EVA and IVA spacesuit assembly, testing, and life-cycle activities. The role provides hands-on exposure to full product development and aerospace manufacturing, with collaboration across design, quality, and supply chain teams.

You will drive process improvements, analyze test data, and lead investigations to improve quality, throughput, and safety. Occasional travel to supplier or test facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with design, manufacturing, testing, and sustainment activities.
• Ability to access U.S. Government program databases and meet export controls.

Responsibilities

• Support EVA/IVA spacesuit manufacturing operations including sewing, heat seal, bonding, electronics, and hardgoods.
• Analyze test data to verify product performance and qualification.
• Lead root cause analyses and CAPA activities for reliability improvements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and work instructions.
• Collaborate with design teams to improve manufacturability and processes.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Manufacturing processes

Engineering testing methods

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering software

PLM

GD&T familiarity

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medicalcare leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medicalcondition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Frederica, DE

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flowcreation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

The Designfor Manufacturing Engineer supports the assembly, integration, testing, and pre-ship performance evaluation of operational EVA and IVA spacesuit systems used in safety- and mission-critical applications. This role operates under moderate supervision within established engineering processes and procedures while providing meaningful opportunities for independent technical judgment, problem solving, and continuous improvement. The position provides hands‑on exposure to the full product lifecycle in aerospace engineering, including design, fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, integration, verification, testing, and sustainment activities. Working closely with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, supply chain, and program teams, this role is well suited for early‑career engineers seeking technical breadth, system‑level understanding, and long‑term growth within aerospace engineering and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for EVA/IVA spacesuit manufacturing operations, including Sewing, Heat Seal, Chemical Processing, Bonding, Cementing, Electronics, and Hardgoods production, to maintain workflow and achieve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and document environmental, mechanical, electrical, and functional test data to support product verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance activities.
• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming hardware in compliance with engineering requirements, quality standards, configuration management processes, NASArequirements, and customer specifications.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and production throughput through process optimization, tooling enhancements, equipment upgrades, environmental controls, and work instruction updates.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to incorporate Design for Manufacturability( DFM) principles into new product development, product requirements, and future spacesuit hardware designs.
• Lead failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives to improve product reliability, manufacturingperformance, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain configuration‑controlled engineering documentation, including work instructions, assemblyand test procedures, engineering changes, nonconformance reports, and product records.
• Support refurbishment, maintenance, sustainment, qualification, and production implementation activities for existing and new EVA spacesuit, glove, and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory(NBL) hardware.
• Lead material replacement, obsolescence mitigation, shelf‑life extension, and risk reduction initiatives by assessing manufacturingimpacts and implementing engineering controls to address quality, safety, and production concerns.
• Support capital equipment, tooling, and automationinvestments while leading continuous improvementinitiatives focused on manufacturingprocesses, production workflows, performance metrics, and long‑term operational capability.

Requirements

• Must be able to access shared databases supporting U.S. Government programs. Due to U.S. export control regulations, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), refugee, asylee, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required U.S. Government authorizations.
• Bachelor of Science degree in MechanicalEngineering, ManufacturingEngineering, AerospaceEngineering, Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 3+years of engineering experience supporting design, manufacturing, integration, testing, production, or sustainment activities. Internships, co‑op, laboratory, Formula SAE, robotics, or senior designexperience may be considered.

Core Competencies

• Understanding of mechanicalsystems, manufacturingprocesses, product assemblies, engineering testingmethods, and systems verification, validation, acceptance testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in standard engineering software and CAD‑based 3D modeling; ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures, and configuration‑controlled documentation. Familiarity with GD&Tis preferred.
• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, integration, laboratorytesting, troubleshooting, or production operations with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach that balances technical, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, production, supplier, customer, and cross‑functional teams while managing multiple priorities in a schedule‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality and safety, including compliance with laboratory, manufacturing, and test safety requirements.

Preferences

• Solid understanding of mechanicalsystems, manufacturingprocesses, product assemblies, engineering testingmethods, and systems verification, validation, acceptance testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and troubleshooting.
• Farmiliarity in standard engineering software and CAD‑based 3D modeling; ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures, and configuration‑controlled documentation. Familiarity with GD&Tis preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality and safety, including compliance with laboratory, manufacturing, and test safety requirements.
• Professional experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, robotics, or other high‑reliability engineering products and systems.
• Experience supporting hardware through the design, fabrication, assembly, integration, verification, testing, production, and sustainment lifecycle.
• Experience with system‑level testing, environmentaltesting, functional verification, instrumentation, data acquisition, and performance data analysis.
• Exposure to manufacturingprocesses such as machining, composites, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, welding, electronics assembly, or mechanical assembly.
• Experience applying root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, failure investigations, anomaly resolution, nonconformance management, and hardware disposition processes.
• Understanding of requirements‑driven engineering environments, product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration management, and the development or execution of manufacturing, assembly, and test documentation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection techniques, production controls, and the use of engineering software, data analysis tools, or visualization applications to support troubleshootingand process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to diverse audiences, with evidence of technical initiative, sound engineering judgment, and experience in NASA, aerospace, or government contractor environments preferred.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• This position will be based at our officein Frederica, DE, with less than 10% travel
• Willingness to travel to local worksites, suppliers, customer locations, and test facilities as required.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.