Motor Manufacturing Engineer II

About the role

Join a high-impact manufacturing team supporting the production of industrial electric motors and rotating equipment. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in improving production processes, driving efficiency, and supporting new product introductions within a fast-paced motor plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Optimization - Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods. Analyze product design, materials, tooling, and equipment capabilities to ensure efficient production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, efficiency, cost reduction, throughput increases). Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve cycle times and output.
• Production Support & Execution - Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations in the motor plant. Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. Support assembly, machining, and fabrication processes to ensure quality and consistency. Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and routing updates.
• Facility Layout & Workcell Design - Analyze workforce utilization, workflow, and space requirements. Design and optimize production layouts, workcells, and equipment placement. Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, lifting devices, and ergonomic solutions.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) - Partner with engineering and R&D teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and scalable. Participate in design reviews and process validation efforts. Support the launch of new products into production with efficient processes.
• Cost & Capacity Planning - Estimate production times, labor requirements, and manufacturing costs. Support capacity planning and staffing models. Provide data-driven insights for management decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams. Interface with vendors to define product specifications, tooling, and equipment needs. Evaluate supplier capabilities and support procurement decisions.
• Safety & Compliance - Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify and reduce safety risks and hazards. Ensure compliance with all safety standards and plant policies.
• Led and Support Junior Engineers and Technicians - Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Industrial Engineering (BSIE), or related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience supporting production, process improvement, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in motor manufacturing, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of: Machining, die casting, and metal stamping processes. Assembly processes for electro-mechanical products.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with NC programming and CAM software (e.g., MasterCAM).
• Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Technical Tools & Systems: ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS) for BOMs and production data. CAD tools such as: AutoCAD (2D), Creo / SolidWorks (3D). PLM systems (e.g., Windchill). Microsoft Office Suite. Measurement and diagnostic instruments.

What We’re Looking For

Preferred:

• Experience in motor manufacturing, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of: Machining, die casting, and metal stamping processes. Assembly processes for electro-mechanical products.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with NC programming and CAM software (e.g., MasterCAM).
• Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Technical Tools & Systems: ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS) for BOMs and production data. CAD tools such as: AutoCAD (2D), Creo / SolidWorks (3D). PLM systems (e.g., Windchill). Microsoft Office Suite. Measurement and diagnostic instruments.