Manufacturing Engineer III $5,000 Sign On

Frontgrade Technologies; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to support its Manufacturing Engineering Department and Production teams. You will review processes, optimize design, tooling, and fixturing to meet safety and efficiency goals in a low-volume/high-configuration environment.

You will create and update drawings, instructions, and ECOs, train personnel, and lead lean initiatives while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent with experience in manufacturing settings.
• Minimum five years in a specialized manufacturing discipline, or nine years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Production teams to meet goals safely and efficiently.
• Analyze processes, design tooling/fixturing, and update drawings and work instructions.
• Lead ECOs, capital project justifications, and equipment validation activities.
• Collaborate with assemblers, technicians, and engineers to identify root causes and improvements.
• Plan lean layouts, train staff on new processes, and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Department and Production. Review and evaluate manufacturing processes, working with the engineering and production teams on product design, assembly and tooling/fixturing to ensure that manufacturing goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Department and Production. Review and evaluate manufacturing processes, working with the engineering and production teams on product design, assembly and tooling/fixturing to ensure that manufacturing goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Manufacturing Engineering Department
• Provide support to Production process and equipment at an intermediate level
• Apply engineering concepts in a low-volume/high-configuration manufacturing environment
• Analyze and plan equipment and tooling requirements for Production
• Create and update mechanical drawings to meet current design standards
• Create and update work instructions and other necessary documentation for manufacturing
• Create and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
• Work directly with assemblers, technicians and engineers with a hands-on approach to identify improvement opportunities and problem root cause
• Train manufacturing personnel on new or updated assembly processes
• Propose and implement efficient work cell layouts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment
• Create and lead Lean improvement activities
• Design fixturing using CAD software at an intermediate level
• Recommend equipment, materials and tooling to provide necessary manufacturing capabilities
• Writing justification for capital projects
• New equipment implementation/validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production estimates, staff/equipment requirements and other considerations to support new product planning and development efforts
• Review and disposition non-conforming material

Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters 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