Manufacturing Engineer III

Patten Co.; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to make meaningful impact

Job summary

Wing Group in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing systems for Mustang Survival and Patten sister brands. You will implement Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma to boost efficiency, quality, and capacity across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing, NPI, strong technical writing, SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial/mechanical/mechatronics or equivalent) or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with New Production Introduction (NPI).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge including 5S, Root cause analysis, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Why, Poka Yoke.
• Technical writing of process documents (PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, Work Instructions, and Checklists).
• Proficient in 2D/3D design with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Lean green belt or higher certification and demonstrated practice.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the formulation, implementation, and management of manufacturing systems in Jacksonville, FL.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives; apply Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase capacity and quality using metrics.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, supply chain, and design.
• Develop work instructions, drawings, tests, and fixtures for existing/new products.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation (BOL, tooling, work instructions).
• Mentor junior engineers and help develop training resources.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Root cause analysis

Value Stream Mapping

5 Why

Poka Yoke

Problem solving

Communication

Spanish (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial/mechanical/mechatronics or equivalent)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Mustang Survival - Jacksonville, FL 32218Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Manufacturing

Join a growing team where your experience is valued, your ideas matter, and your future is supported. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in one of Florida’s growing cities, known for its beautiful parks, miles of beaches and waterways, outdoor lifestyle, and vibrant communities.

We believe a great opportunity is about more than just the job. For eligible roles, we offer a competitive package designed to make your next career move even more rewarding, including relocation assistance, sign-on bonuses, profit sharing, visa sponsorship support, and flexible work arrangements where the position allows.

Whether you’re looking to relocate to Florida, take the next step in your career, or bring your expertise to a company where you can make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Grow with us. Build your future in Jacksonville.

Description

WHO WE ARE

The Wing Group is a global leader in engineered solutions for demanding environments, bringing together a portfolio of trusted brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, and FabTek Industries. Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission-critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.

From combat-ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life-saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. With U.S. and Canadian-based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands-on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose-built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation—on the water and beyond.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage.
• A collaborative and supportive culture within a trusted, market-leading organization.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact by driving growth and innovation in a dynamic and evolving industry to save lives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Manufacturing Engineer III (Senior) position exists to lead and oversee the formulation, implementation, and management of manufacturing systems within the production team in Jacksonville, FL, with a broader impact extending to Mustang Survival and sister company Patten. The primary objective is to ensure the delivery of high-quality products to the market. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is tasked with implementing Lean manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and quality throughout the manufacturing operations.

STRUCTURE

The Manufacturing Engineer (Senior) reports to Manufacturing Engineering Lead.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Collaborate with project teams to launch new military and professional life saving products.
• Support and Drive LEAN manufacturing and 5S Initiatives. Incorporate Six Sigma methodologies to enhance process improvement efforts.
• Drive initiation for continuous improvement projects to increase production capacity and quality. Conduct data analysis and utilize performance metrics tracking to measure the impact of improvement projects.
• Support issue management and problem-solving using root cause analysis techniques and corrective action implementation to address recurring problems effectively.
• Work in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing and product development, production, quality, supply chain, marketing, sale, and finance team.
• Develops work instructions, drawings, tests, modifications, assembly processes, fixtures, processes or specialized manufacturing, test equipment for existing or new products and ensure production readiness.
• Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation such as BOL, tooling and work instruction
• Assist and Lead in development on testing and validating the new product, process and system.
• Actively participate and support in regulatory compliance testing and validation protocols
• Work closely with contract electrician and machine shop to build test or assembly fixture for production.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior manufacturing engineers, fostering their professional development and technical proficiency.
• Support in the development of training programs and resources to onboard new team members and facilitate ongoing skill enhancement for junior engineers.
• Coach junior engineers in problem-solving techniques, best practices, and adherence to quality standards, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Lead by example, demonstrating effective communication, teamwork, and ethical conduct in all aspects of manufacturing engineering activities.

QualificationsQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering relative with a focus in industrial, mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, or equivalent as preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A combination of relevant training and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with New Production Introduction (NPI).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and direct experience required including 5S, Root cause analysis, Value Stream Mapping, 5 Why, Poka Yoke.
• Knowledge with technical writing of process documents (PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, Work Instructions, and Checklists.)
• Proficient in 2D and 3D model design using Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Enjoy hands-on work with machines and tools
• Analytical and proven track record of problem solving
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• A Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects with minimum guidance
• Strong written & verbal communication skills to generate process instructions and reports
• Able to interpret and produce basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience in garment sewing, or industrial sewing or other associated manufacturing is an asset
• Lean green belt or higher certification and demonstrated successful practice
• The ability to speak Spanish is an asset