Manufacturing and Development Engineer

Manufacturing & Development Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular


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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