Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• BOM Validation & Material Alignment
• Partner with Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure pick lists reflect true production needs
• Reduce material-related disruptions during assembly builds
• Kit Readiness & Production Start Stability
• Support development and enforcement of formal kit verification processes
• Ensure kits are complete, accurate, and build-ready prior to release
• Drive improvements in clean start performance across all production lines
• Production Process Definition
• Define how products are built at the line level, including build sequence and key constraints
• Ensure processes reflect actual production conditions and flow
• Partner with leadership to align process with layout and material presentation
• Work Instructions & Process Documentation
• Develop clear, operator-focused work instructions tied to validated BOMs and actual build flow
• Prioritize critical-to-quality steps and known failure points
• Support transition from tacit knowledge to structured, repeatable processes
• Production Support & Issue Resolution
• Act as first-line engineering support for assembly-related issues
• Participate in Tier 2 escalation and drive closure of BOM, material, and process-related problems
• Work directly with technicians and leaders to resolve build issues in real time
• Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Alignment
• Identify gaps between engineering output and production execution
• Improve BOM structure, material flow clarity, and process definition
• Partner with Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve first-pass yield and reduce rework

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or assembly-focused engineering roles
• Direct, hands-on experience performing: BOM validation and material alignment, Work instruction development, Assembly process definition, Production support in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (JobBoss or similar)
• Experience working in industrial equipment, or other high-precision manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success reducing production disruptions tied to BOM or material issues
• Experience supporting kitting strategies and material readiness processes
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience working closely with Assembly, Supply Chain, and Quality teams in a production environment
• Proven ability to improve build quality and consistency through process definition