Manufacturing Process Engineer

Vector Defense; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes. This role involves analyzing production workflows, collaborating across teams, and implementing improvements in a structured environment. Join a mission-driven team that values quality and integrity while offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

Career coaching with an operational psychologist

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing process development.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Analyze production workflows for bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process integration.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Process optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Vector is a defense technology company building advanced unmanned systems and training the operators who deploy them. We recently emerged from stealth and are scaling fast to meet mission-critical demand.

Our work supports military professionals in high-consequence environments. We take that seriously. We move fast, communicate clearly, and hold the line on quality.

We operate by three values:

• Be Relentless: We pursue our objectives with unwavering determination and tenacity. We strive to do more and get better. If someone closes a door in our face, we breach through the wall.
• Be Ethical: We work in a complex industry—never give anyone an opportunity to question our integrity. While we compete fiercely, we never break the law, violate regulations, or compromise our ethical standards.
• Be Professional: We conduct ourselves with the highest standards of competence, responsibility, and respect in all interactions and tasks. Our customers look to us for the best training and equipment. We are the example for them.

The Role

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves analyzing production workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and applying engineering principles and data analysis to develop scalable solutions. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with production teams, quality assurance, and design engineers to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement new or improved manufacturing processes and factory layouts.
• Analyze current production workflows to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies; develop and implement process improvements.
• Evaluate, design, and modify manufacturing equipment to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Optimize existing processes to reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve product quality.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and waste reduction programs.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to ensure long-term stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including production, quality assurance, and design engineering—to ensure seamless process integration.
• Maintain and update all process-related documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and process flow diagrams.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to monitor process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Provide training and mentorship to production personnel on new processes and equipment.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within manufacturing operations.
• Perform process simulations and scenario analyses to evaluate risks, tradeoffs, and potential optimizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing process development.
• Experience working in a structured manufacturing environment with exposure to design control, quality management systems, and production standards.
• Demonstrated ownership of primary projects while managing contributions to multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Strong grounding in engineering principles as applied to product development, process design, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, solutions-focused “can-do” attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard internet-based productivity tools.

Additional Information

What Vector Offers

• A mission worth showing up for
• 401(k)
• Employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• 2 hours/month of career coaching with an operational psychologist

www.tfvector.com