Manufacturing Engineer

Veralto; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Permissive Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Flexible family-friendly environment

Professional onboarding and training

Career coaching and development

Health benefits from day one

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Veralto is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer / VES Leader in Sterling, VA. This fully on-site role involves driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and supporting daily operations to enhance product quality and efficiency.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Lean methodologies and troubleshooting PCBA processes will be key for this position. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Experience in troubleshooting PCBA and electronic processes.
• Hands-on experience with Lean / Kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement Kaizen improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PCBA related issues.
• Drive deployment of VES tools.

Skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Troubleshooting PCBA designs

Lean / Kaizen principles

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

It’s possible with a role at Ott HydroMet, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of your career—and the future of our planet.

About The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer / VES Leader is responsible for driving continuous improvement across the production department in Sterling, VA.

This role partners closely with the site leadership team to identify inefficiencies, optimize manufacturing processes, and deploy Veralto Enterprise System (VES) methodologies on the shop floor.

This is a fully on‑site role where you will act as a hands‑on leader within daily operations—troubleshooting issues, supporting production, and strengthening overall manufacturing performance.

Typical Day

• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes using VES/Lean methodologies


• Identify process inefficiencies and implement Kaizen improvements to enhance quality, delivery, and cost metrics


• Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies, processes, and methods, ensuring successful integration into existing operations


• Serve as the primary interface between Operations and R&D for new product introduction (NPI), ensuring design for manufacturability


• Drive the day‑to‑day deployment of VES tools and practices across the site


• Troubleshoot and resolve PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) related issues in close collaboration with production teams


• Analyse engineering designs and documentation to define optimal manufacturing methods, tooling, and workflows


• Influence cross‑functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain) to deliver business results

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline


• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or process engineering within a manufacturing environment


• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting PCBA designs and electronics manufacturing processes


• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams


• Strong continuous improvement mindset with experience applying Lean / Kaizen principles


• Ability to work on‑site and support daily production activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) methodologies


• Familiarity with Veralto Enterprise System (VES) or Danaher Business System (DBS)


• Experience working in Lean manufacturing environments


• Background in industrial or mechanical engineering, particularly in precision instruments or electronics manufacturing


• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing scale‑up

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Permissive Paid Time Off (PPTO)


• Flexible and family‑friendly work environment


• Professional onboarding and training options
  
• Career coaching and development opportunities


• Health benefits (effective day one)


• 401(k) with company match

Compensation

US ONLY. The compensation range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000 USD per year. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.