Manufacturing Engineer

Your Job

Define, develop, and oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes (connectors and cable assemblies) or improvements to existing processes.

You'll ensure exceptional product quality, drive cost-efficiency, and maintain full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Our Team

You will join our Manufacturing Engineering group, a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-reliability interconnect solutions for aerospace and defense customers.

We partner closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to bring innovative, cost-effective manufacturing processes from concept to production.

What You Will Do


* Process development & product launch



* Partner with design engineers to convert product requirements into manufacturable processes.


* Lead process qualification activities: PFMEAs, Control Plans, First Article Inspections, and capability studies.


* Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback that balances cost, quality, and operator usability.

Quality & compliance


* Collaborate with Quality Engineering on root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.


* Represent Manufacturing Engineering during customer visits, audits, and internal presentations.


* Ensure processes and layouts meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Continuous improvement & problem solving


* Lead and participate in CI initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methods to:



* Optimize workflow and material flow


* Reduce cycle time and eliminate waste


* Improve quality and yield

Use data-driven approaches to identify opportunities and measure results.

Cost savings & projects


* Own and support cost-reduction projects (labor, materials, tooling, process).


* Develop scopes of work (SOW) for projects, equipment, or automation initiatives.


* Support business cases and ROI justification for proposed investments.

Technology, tooling & automation


* Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, tooling, and automation suitable for manual assembly environments.


* Design/validate tooling, jigs, and fixtures (CAD proficiency expected).

Line layout & ergonomics


* Review, update, and sustain line layouts to support current production, future capacity growth, improved material flow, and ergonomics.


* Ensure layouts align with safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

• 2-3 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma problem-solving tools

• Proficiency with CAD (PTC Creo or equivalent) for tooling, jig, and fixture design

• Strong technical writing and presentation skills; able to tailor messages for engineers, managers, and customers

What Will Put You Ahead

• Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma certif...