Manufacturing Engineer II

HunterLab; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in precision color measurement solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II. This role involves leading process improvements and supporting new product builds while collaborating across mechanical, electrical, and optical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering and experience in PCB design and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or product support environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency.
• Support product launches with tooling, layout, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and calibration issues.

Skills

PCB layout/design

circuit troubleshooting

electronic test equipment

automation programming

sensors

embedded systems

firmware

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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AtHunterLab, we specialize in precision color measurement solutions trusted by industries worldwide—from food to pharmaceuticals. With over 70 years of innovation and a 100% employee-owned model, we're proud to build quality instruments that set the industry standard.

About the Role

As aManufacturing Engineer II, you’ll lead process improvements, support new product builds, and ensure the serviceability and reliability of our instruments. You’ll work cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, and optical systems—bringing technical ideas to life on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and improve manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency
• Support product launches with tooling, layout, and documentation
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and calibration issues
• Collaborate on automation and process optimization projects
• Draft SOPs, manage BOMs, and support continuous improvement
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree inElectrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or product support environment
• Proficiency inPCB layout/design,circuit troubleshooting, andelectronic test equipment
• Familiarity withautomation programming, sensors, embedded systems, orfirmwareis a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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