Manufacturing Engineer

The Richmond Group USA; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA seeks a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join a global manufacturer in Winchester, VA. You will help drive automation, equipment upgrades, and hands-on engineering to improve processes and deliver visible results.

You will evaluate existing manufacturing processes, lead automation projects from concept through implementation, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and vendors to boost capacity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with manufacturing automation, machine improvements, or automated production equipment.
• Hands-on equipment troubleshooting and project leadership experience.
• Project management experience leading equipment or automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and strong GD&T knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identify automation opportunities.
• Lead equipment improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and outside vendors to increase production capacity and efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives involving robotics, cobots, vision systems, and other technologies.

Skills

Automation experience

Machine design

Project leadership

3D CAD

GD&T

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

TRG Manufacturing Search Division is conducting a search for a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established global manufacturer. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with a stable, growing company where you'll be empowered to improve manufacturing through automation, equipment upgrades, and hands-on engineering while making a visible impact every day.

You'll evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identify automation opportunities, and lead equipment improvement projects from concept through implementation. Working closely with operations, maintenance, and outside vendors, you'll increase production capacity, improve efficiency, and help modernize a highly customized, engineered-to-order manufacturing operation.

If you enjoy solving real manufacturing challenges, you'll lead high-impact automation initiatives involving robotics, cobots, vision systems, and other advanced manufacturing technologies. You'll see your ideas move from concept to implementation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful business results.

We're looking for someone with 4+ years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience who has worked with manufacturing automation, machine design, equipment modifications, and project management. You'll thrive in this role if you're a hands-on, self-driven engineer who enjoys taking ownership, collaborating across departments, and seeing projects through to completion.

Looking for a company where your ideas matter and your contributions are appreciated? Apply today!

Background:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with manufacturing automation, machine improvements, or automated production equipment.
• Hands-on equipment troubleshooting and project leadership experience.
• Project management experience leading equipment or automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and strong GD&T knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, results-driven approach.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000, with final compensation based on your experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

**Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.