Manufacturing Engineer - Night Shift

About The Role CBC is recruiting a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for a night-shift opportunity with an established manufacturer in the Richmond, Virginia area. This on-site role is centered on production-floor problem solving, equipment and process improvement, and project execution in a custom, high-mix manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with operators, maintenance, quality, safety, and production leadership to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and day-to-day operating performance. Key Responsibilities: Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor observing processes, working with operators, and identifying practical equipment and process improvements. Lead root-cause troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, automation, and production issues. Manage expense and capital projects from concept through justification, scheduling, installation, training, startup, and final handoff. Develop tooling, fixtures, layouts, and production-system improvements. Establish and improve SOPs, work instructions, and equipment best practices. Use operating data and direct observation to improve machine reliability, process capability, efficiency, and throughput. Work closely with night-shift production personnel while coordinating effectively with engineering and support functions across shifts. Schedule: Night-shift start time is typically between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. At least 40 hours per week, generally eight working hours per day plus a 30-60 minute lunch break. No regular weekend work is expected. Rare weekend or off-hours support may be needed for critical equipment issues, installations, or other business-critical events. Periodic schedule flexibility may be required to support training, equipment, or processes across multiple shifts. Compensation: $90,000-$110,000 base salary, based on experience. Guaranteed $10,000 annual night-shift incentive, paid throughout the year while assigned to night shift. Annual bonus opportunity at company discretion. Benefits include vacation/PTO, medical coverage, 401(k), and tuition assistance. Requirements Approximately 3-7 years of manufacturing or production engineering experience, preferably in a custom or high-mix manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation, and industrial equipment. Demonstrated experience planning and executing equipment, process-improvement, or capital projects. Strong hands-on troubleshooting and structured problem-solving capability. Ability to work effectively with operators, maintenance teams, production leadership, and support functions. CAD capability using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools for fixtures, layouts, or equipment-related design. Strong ownership, initiative, adaptability, and practical problem-solving skills. Preferred: Experience with TPM, predictive maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, or similar equipment-reliability practices. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.