Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

The Manufacturing Engineer I supports production by improving processes, increasing efficiency, and ensuring product quality. This role helps develop and implement manufacturing solutions across various products.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production line throughput by balancing processes and minimizing changeover downtime through standardized setups.
• Monitor machine performance data to improve utilization and reduce scrap.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities by streamlining processes and systems.
• Develop and maintain wave and reflow soldering profiles to ensure consistent performance.
• Ensure process parameters stay within acceptable tolerances and meet IPC-610 (or applicable) quality standards.
• Design, source, and implement production tooling, including stencils, fixtures, pallets, and jigs.
• Capture and coordinate line reconfigurations and equipment moves, including installation and collaboration with support teams (e.g., Machine Support, Facilities, MIS).
• Verify that scheduled preventive maintenance is completed on assigned equipment.
• Promote open communication and collaboration within the Manufacturing Engineering team and cross-functional groups.
• Follow all safety, health, and company security policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field
• 0–2 years of manufacturing experience (internships, projects)
• Basic knowledge of assembly, testing, and material handling processes
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus
• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI preferred
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Skills

• Manufacturing engineering fundamentals
• Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Process optimization
• Machine monitoring and data analysis
• Tooling design and implementation
• Collaboration and communication
• Microsoft Office suite
• Power BI (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off

Pay

The pay range for this role is $62,400 - $98,800. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Schedule

Location: Elmira, NY