Manufacturing Engineer

SolomonEdwards; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

SolomonEdwards is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing operation in the greater Richmond, VA area. You will work directly on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and driving improvements to safety, efficiency, and throughput.

Relocation is offered for this opportunity. The role involves collaborating with Production, Quality, and Engineering to implement practical solutions that enhance productivity and quality on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• 4-5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or assembly operations.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Work directly with assemblers, supervisors, and production leadership to improve manufacturing processes.
• Analyze assembly lines and develop practical engineering solutions to improve productivity and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Implement process improvements that improve safety, efficiency, and throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Engineering.
• Solve manufacturing problems independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Cross team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical)

Job description

We\'re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation in the greater Richmond, VA area. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy working directly on the production floor, solving real manufacturing challenges, and driving continuous improvement!

*Relocation is offered for this opportunity*

What You\'ll Do

• Support daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Work directly with assemblers, supervisors, and production leadership to improve manufacturing processes.
• Analyze assembly lines and develop practical engineering solutions to improve productivity and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Implement process improvements that improve safety, efficiency, and throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Engineering.
• Solve manufacturing problems independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering required.
• 4-5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or assembly operations.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor in a hands-on environment.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.

What We\'re Looking For

• Hands‑on engineer who enjoys working on the production floor.
• Self‑starter who can identify problems and develop solutions independently.
• Strong communicator who works well with production teams and supervisors.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for making processes better.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing manufacturing organization