Manufacturing Engineer

Solatube; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Health Advocate and wellness programs

401k plan

Job summary

Tate Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the full product development and production lifecycle at our St Paul, VA facility.

You will create fabrication drawings, develop manufacturing processes, and implement improvements to ensure high quality and efficient production. The role requires hands-on involvement in manufacturing operations, working closely with Design Engineering and Project Management to optimize workflows and product testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong CAD modeling, technical drawings, and machine design; SolidWorks preferred.
• Hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with CAM software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce part and assembly drawings, BOMs, and supporting documentation from CAD models to facilitate manufacturing, testing, and assembly.
• Design and modify manufacturing processes, including development and adjustment of equipment for fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Support product sourcing, purchasing, and material selection in alignment with design requirements.
• Provide technical and engineering guidance to support day-to-day production operations and process improvement initiatives.
• Design and implement testing methods to validate system and product capabilities.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, and designs to ensure manufacturability and compliance with standards.
• Prepare detailed product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing production and quality data.

Skills

CAD modeling

Technical drawings

Machine design

SolidWorks

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAM software

Job description

Pay or shift range: $70,000 USD to $85,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: Full‑time, Exempt

Location: St Paul, VA

Company: Tate

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate closely with Product Design Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing teams to support the complete product development and production lifecycle. The role requires the creation of detailed fabrication and assembly drawings, the development of manufacturing processes, and the implementation of process improvements to ensure high‑quality and efficient production. This position demands a combination of technical engineering expertise and hands‑on involvement in manufacturing operations and product testing.

What You’ll Do

• Produce part and assembly drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation from CAD models to facilitate manufacturing, testing, and assembly.
• Design and modify manufacturing processes, including the development and adjustment of equipment for component fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Support product sourcing, purchasing, and material selection in alignment with design requirements.
• Provide technical and engineering guidance to support day‑to‑day production operations and process improvement initiatives.
• Design and implement testing methods to validate system and product capabilities.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, and designs to ensure manufacturability and compliance with standards.
• Prepare detailed product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing production and quality data.

Additional Expectations

• Maintain awareness of individual contribution to quality, safety, environmental, and compliance standards.
• Report on all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel immediately.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to ensure workflow efficiency and alignment with project timelines.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in CAD modeling, technical drawings, and machine design, with SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and hands‑on experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with CAM software is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to design processes and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Commitment to quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Get

• Pay range: $70,000 USD to $85,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well‑being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a 'Health Advocate'. We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy; we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additional mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team of culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social skills. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post‑offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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