Mid-level Manufacturing Engineer

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop production and tooling methodologies and lead manufacturing planning. You will conduct producibility analyses, validate production readiness, and drive continuous improvement in processes and tooling.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, experience with MESci/GOLD, and strong project management skills, with willingness to relocate and travel up to 10%. A COI assessment may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field (including manufacturing).
• 5+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience with ME processes and MES systems.
• 3+ years with MESci and/or GOLD.
• 1+ year in project management.
• Willing to relocate or live nearby.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production and tooling methodologies.
• Develop and maintain program architecture for build.
• Lead and implement manufacturing plans.
• Conduct producibility analyses to ensure process capability.
• Provide producibility information for project plans and best practices.
• Analyze design/build concepts for producible definitions.
• Resolve technical problems affecting performance, cost, or schedule.
• Coordinate and implement lean principles and new technologies.
• Validate production readiness of solutions for complex problems.
• Document and communicate ME best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Production methodologies

Tooling methodologies

Producibility analysis

Process planning (2D/3D)

Root cause analysis

Cost management

Schedule management

Quality management

Engineering principles

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MESci

GOLD

Lean Enterprise Analysis Methods

Manufacturing Execution System

Job description

Develop and implement production and tooling methodologies
Develop, identify, and implement conceptual designs and maintain program architecture for build
Lead and implement manufacturing plans
Conduct producibility and variation analyses to ensure manufacturing process capability matches requirements
Provide producibility information for project plans and document producibility best practices
Analyze design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions
Resolve technical problems affecting performance, cost, or schedule
Coordinate and implement new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies, and concepts
Validate and ensure production readiness of solutions to complex problems
Implement lean principles and technologies
Improve Manufacturing Engineering processes, tools, function, and deliverables
Manage cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables using project management skills
Document and communicate ME best practices
Deploy company Lean Enterprise analysis methods
Collaborate with engineering disciplines, suppliers, and customers
Perform root cause analysis and develop engineering-based corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 5+ years working in a manufacturing/production environment
• Working knowledge of ME processes and procedures including Manufacturing Execution System Computer Aided Process Planning
• 3+ years’ experience working with manufacturing engineering planning systems such as MESci and/or GOLD
• 1+ years’ experience in project management
• US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or required export authorization where applicable
• Must live in the immediate area or relocate at own expense
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Successful candidates must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
• Preferred: 7+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Preferred: Strong understanding of BDS production program requirements, standards, and specifications
• Preferred: Proficiency in developing process plans (2D/3D) and standard operating procedures
• Preferred: Mentoring and training experience related to ME processes
• Preferred: Experience in assembly and fabrication environments, including electrical, structural, mechanical, systems, and functional test disciplines
• Preferred: Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• First shift availability
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Engineering processes, project management, and the implementation of lean principles to enhance production efficiency. Proficient in developing and validating production methodologies and tooling designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Manufacturing Engineering Processes
• Project Management
• Lean Principles Implementation
• Producibility Analysis
• Manufacturing Execution Systems

Hard Skills

• Production Methodologies
• Tooling Methodologies
• Producibility Analysis
• Process Planning (2D/3D)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cost Management
• Schedule Management
• Quality Management
• Engineering Principles
• Six Sigma Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Training

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Production Program Requirements
• Engineering Technology
• Conflict of Interest Assessment
• Export Authorization

Tools & Technologies

• Manufacturing Execution System
• MESci
• GOLD
• Lean Enterprise Analysis Methods