Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving practical equipment and process problems in a production environment. This role is a good fit for someone with a strong technical foundation, mechanical curiosity, and the drive to take ownership of wire processing equipment, tooling, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Owns performance, uptime, and reliability of all wire processing equipment, including cut/strip machines, crimp presses, applicators, and wire marking systems.
• Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance (PM) programs to ensure equipment availability.
• Diagnostics equipment failures, performs root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions.
• Maintains critical spare parts inventory and ensures equipment readiness for production.
• Responsible for all wire processing tooling, including applicators, dies, blades, hand tools, and supporting components.
• Establishes tooling standards for setup, calibration, inspection, and replacement, including tooling life management.
• Defines and maintains standard machine setups, parameters, and process conditions.
• Develops and maintains work instructions, setup sheets, and process documentation.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to reduce setup time, increase throughput, and reduce scrap/rework.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment and ensures compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Serves as primary liaison between production, engineering, and quality to resolve wire processing issues and improve manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience in manufacturing, Bachelors degree strongly preferred.
• 2+ years experience with wire processing equipment, tooling, or related manufacturing systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with crimping, wire termination, and quality standards preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, BOMs, and process documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to production needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket max expenses
• 401(k) plan with a 4.5% company match
• 100% employee-owned through HCI’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Expected Starting Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Schedule

Full-Time, Exempt