Manufacturing Engineer

M. C. Dean; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Modular Mission Critical is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production lines and improve processes. You will focus on BOM maintenance, fixture design, and equipment upgrades, collaborating with design and production teams to ensure efficiency and product quality.

Join a fast-growing team that values cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong technical skills to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update BOMs to reflect design changes and specifications.
• Identify opportunities for new equipment and negotiate purchases.
• Design fixtures, jigs, and assembly aids to improve production efficiency.
• Analyze processes to reduce cycle times and improve quality.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure fixtures meet quality standards.
• Document changes to BOMs, fixtures, and processes; create work instructions.
• Work with design, production, QA, and procurement to align equipment needs.

Skills

5+ years manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

About Modular Mission Critical

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and enhancing efficiency. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance, equipment purchases, and the creation of fixtures and assembly aids to facilitate the production process.

BOM Maintenance:

• Manage and update Bill of Materials (BOM) to reflect changes in product design, materials, and specifications.

• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of BOMs.

• Streamline BOM structures to optimize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Equipment Purchases:

• Assess manufacturing needs and identify opportunities for new equipment or upgrades to existing machinery.

• Research and evaluate potential equipment suppliers, considering factors such as cost, quality, and technological advancements.

• Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and finalize equipment purchases.

Fixture and Assembly Aids Creation:

• Design and develop fixtures, jigs, and assembly aids to enhance production processes.

• Collaborate with design and production teams to create tools that improve assembly efficiency and ensure product quality.

• Conduct testing and validation of fixtures to ensure they meet specified requirements.

Process Optimization:

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement, especially in relation to fixture and assembly aid utilization.

• Implement changes to enhance overall efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve quality.

• Provide training to production teams on the proper use of fixtures and assembly aids.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure that fixtures and assembly aids meet quality standards and contribute to overall product quality.

• Conduct regular reviews of fixtures to identify and address any issues affecting product quality.

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed documentation of fixtures, assembly aids, and equipment specifications. Create and update work instructions and standard operating procedures related to fixture and equipment usage. Ensure that all changes to BOMs and manufacturing processes are properly documented.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, quality assurance, and procurement, to ensure alignment in equipment and fixture needs. Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues related to fixtures and equipment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience. Proven experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on BOM maintenance, equipment purchases, and fixture/assembly aid creation.

• Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave