Manufacturing Engineer - Production Efficiency & Innovation

Wieland North America, Inc; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. in Verona, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production systems that ensure safety, performance, reliability, and quality. The role is on-site in Verona and focuses on improving productivity and reducing waste.

The successful candidate will hold a Mechanical or Mechatronics degree, have 2–4 years of related experience, and be proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and MS Office. A strong problem-solving mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting ability.
• Analytical problem solving/analysis abilities.
• Communicate proficiently using verbal and written methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify production equipment, tools, and layouts to improve efficiency and support evolving manufacturing needs.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and manufacturing documentation to ensure consistent and optimized production processes.
• Lead the design, installation and troubleshooting of new and existing manufacturing equipment to enhance quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Provide hands-on support to the production floor, addressing equipment or process issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain output.
• Issue RFQs, negotiate pricing and lead times, collaborate with contractors and vendors for equipment design, sourcing, and implementation.
• Identify and analyze inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce waste and enhance operational performance.
• Investigate production challenges, identify root causes, implement solutions to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and insurance regulations while promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to coordinate equipment needs, schedule downtime, and gather input for continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Education

Mechanical or Mechatronics degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc. in Verona, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production systems that ensure safety, performance, reliability, and quality. The role is on-site in Verona and focuses on improving productivity and reducing waste.

The successful candidate will hold a Mechanical or Mechatronics degree, have 2–4 years of related experience, and be proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and MS Office. A strong problem-solving mindset is essential.