Manufacturing Engineer 3

Apex Systems; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/orظ

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discounts

On-demand training program

Certification discounts with industrys

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3 in Saint Augustine, FL (onsite). You will define how products are assembled on the production floor, translate design requirements into manufacturable work plans, and create clear work instructions for technicians.

You will support real-time issue resolution and collaborate across Design, Production, Tool Design, Industrial Engineering, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/manufacturing with 4 years' experience; or Master's in STEM with 3 years; or PhD with 0 years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and symbols.
• Experience reading detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Experience hands-on in a production assembly environment.
• Ability to work any shift or extended week as needed.
• Ability to work at a computer and traverse the manufacturing environment (tools, stands, ladders, etc.).
• Ability to lift 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Translate design requirements into manufacturable work instructions.
• Partner with various engineering and QA to define build processes and tooling.
• Develop and maintain Manufacturing Engineering docs including BOMs and work instructions.
• Identify processes and tooling to improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide technical liaison to production, troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and deliver process training.
• Support site safety initiatives.
• Communicate with leadership, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Electrical drawings

Production experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX

CATIA

SAP

MES

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer 3

Location: Saint Augustine, Florida (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Engineering department. This role serves as a core integrator for the production line, responsible for defining how products are assembled on the production floor. The position involves interpreting design requirements, developing manufacturable build plans, and creating clear work instructions for technicians. This role will provide hands‑on technical support to resolve build issues in real time.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret design requirements for manufacturability and translate them into executable manufacturing work instructions.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Production, Tool Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to define build processes and establish tooling requirements.
• Develop, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering documentation, including work instructions, visual aids, and Bills of Material.
• Identify and define manufacturing processes and specialty tooling to improve production efficiency, product quality, and operator ergonomics.
• Provide technical liaison support to production personnel, troubleshooting build issues and resolving tooling or process‑related problems.
• Develop and deliver process training to production and support personnel.
• Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Communicate with multiple levels of leadership, customers, and suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of work experience in an engineering manufacturing environment; OR a Master's in a STEM field with 3 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and symbols.
• Experience reading and interpreting detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Experience working hands‑on in a production assembly environment.
• Ability to work any shift or an extended work week as business needs require.
• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer workstation and traverse the manufacturing environment, which includes tooling, stands, ladders, and steps.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in aircraft wire harness fabrication, cable installation, avionics, power distribution systems, and/or testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Strong electrical experience and manufacturing process knowledge.
• An engineering degree in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience using NX, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
• Experience using SAP and MES or similar systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of root cause/corrective action (RCCA) processes and techniques, including tools such as Five Why, Pareto, and fishbone diagrams.
• Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, providing access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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