Manufacturing Test Engineer — Automation & Throughput (Aerospace)

Ring Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support the Thermal Switch product line. Focus areas include automation, process optimization, throughput improvements, and test system modernization.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Product Engineering to identify bottlenecks, improve test efficiency, and enhance product quality, balancing hands-on troubleshooting with strategic improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering or related environments.
• Experience troubleshooting automated test systems, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis and performance metric reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with production personnel and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support production test equipment used in Thermal Switch manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, and fixture issues impacting production output.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and test technicians.
• Investigate test failures and implement corrective actions to improve first-pass yield.
• Develop and maintain production test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting automated test systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing process improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing or Systems Engineering

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

MES/ERP systems

Job description

Acron Aviation is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to support the Thermal Switch product line. Focus areas include automation, process optimization, throughput improvements, and test system modernization.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Product Engineering to identify bottlenecks, improve test efficiency, and enhance product quality, balancing hands-on troubleshooting with strategic improvement projects.