Manufacturing Engineer - Third Shift

Leadership, Ownership & Decision-Making

- Serve as the primary technical leader for overnight operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency. - Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment. - Balance production demands with safety and quality, including making tough calls such as stopping work when needed. - Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority. - Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Mentorship & Training

- Actively train, coach, and develop technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes. - Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor. - Lead through positive influence, building trust and credibility with the team. - Close knowledge gaps by reinforcing both the “how” and the “why” behind the work.

Rapid Problem Solving & Escalation

- Troubleshoot non-conformances in real time with a structured and decisive approach. - Assess severity and take appropriate action: - Resolve process drift independently. - Escalate true design or system failures without applying short-term fixes. - Ensure issues are properly documented and communicated (Jira, etc.).

The Overnight Bridge

- Serve as the critical feedback loop between overnight execution and weekday engineering teams. - Identify gaps in work instructions and drive process clarity and improvements. - Influence upstream teams by providing clear, data-driven feedback from the floor.

Hands-on Line Leadership

- Maintain the rhythm and flow of production. - Ensure strong shift transitions and team readiness. - Confirm technicians have the tools, materials, and direction needed to succeed.

What we're looking for:

- BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent high-level technical experience). - 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience. - Proficient with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM). - Experience with Jira, Slack, Odoo (or similar ERP systems). - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems. - Experience in FOAK or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments. - Bonus points for: - 8+ years in high-complexity assembly environments. - Experience with insulation systems similar to the electric motor industry (e.g., stator winding, VPI processes, taping, high-voltage isolation). - Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).

Must-have requirements:

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. - Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time. - Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics. - Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.