Manufacturing Engineer I

Frontgrade Technologies; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies in Plainview, NY seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to develop, review, and refine manufacturing processes in collaboration with design, engineering, and production teams to meet safety and efficiency goals.

You will contribute to tooling, fixtures, and process definitions for new programs, while supporting production readiness and continuous improvement initiatives across assembly and automation.

Qualifications

• No experience required or 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and refine production/manufacturing engineering processes, partnering with engineering and production teams on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production processes.
• Assist in establishing manufacturing and assembly processes for new production programs.
• Design new manufacturing fixtures for new and existing products.
• Work with the engineering and the production teams on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production processes.
• Integrate new products and product refinements into production.
• Develop manufacturing processes related to assembly and automation.
• Determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer I develops, reviews and evaluates manufacturing processes, working with the engineering and production teams on product design and tooling to ensure that manufacturing goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer I develops, reviews and evaluates manufacturing processes, working with the engineering and production teams on product design and tooling to ensure that manufacturing goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

Compensation: Minimum Salary $81,504 - Maximum Salary $99,882

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and refine production/manufacturing engineering processes, partnering with engineering and production teams on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production processes
• Assist in establishing manufacturing and assembly processes for new production programs
• Design new manufacturing fixtures for new and existing products
• Work with the engineering and the production teams on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production processes
• Integrate new products and product refinements into production
• Develop manufacturing processes related to assembly and automation
• Determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification

Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• No experience is required. OR (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.

About Frontgrade

ABOUT US

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other Benefits Include

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave