Manufacturing and Development Engineer

Manufacturing & Development Engineer Employment Type:

Full-Time, Regular Classification:

Professional Position Summary The Manufacturing & Development Engineer works closely with engineering, operations, customers, and cross functional teams to design, develop, and continuously improve products in a high volume manufacturing environment. This role is involved across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and prototyping through program launch and ongoing production support, with a strong focus on productivity, quality, and process efficiency. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Manufacturing Engineering

• Support existing production and business needs through engineering assistance, including part drawings, 3D modeling, tooling design, and process development.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and commercial teams to assess manufacturing capabilities, tooling requirements, and process feasibility.
• Develop and implement strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, and consistency, with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support cross functional employee teams to strengthen collaboration between Engineering and Operations.
• Manage the Engineering Change process to ensure timely, accurate implementation while meeting customer and production requirements. Product & Process Development
• Plan and support prototype builds, development trials, and launches.
• Lead and coordinate product and process development trials, including data analysis and outcome reporting.
• Support program launches to ensure production readiness, achievement of productivity targets, customer timelines, and financial objectives.
• Participate in and support customer demonstrations of new products and processes as needed.
• Assist in developing engineering standards, key performance metrics, and reporting for leadership.
• Contribute to brainstorming and concept development for new products and product improvements. Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or product development engineering.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency with CAD software required (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred).
• Experience with cold forging processes and cold forging simulation software preferred.
• Internship or co op experience in product development or a related engineering field strongly preferred.
• Ability to meet standard pre employment requirements and comply with company policies.

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