Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Cable Assembly & Electromechanical Box BuildPosition Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electrical box builds, and electromechanical manufacturing. This position is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, supporting production, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality from prototype through production.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, drawings, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and test procedures.
• Provide daily engineering support to Production to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Review customer drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.
• Manage engineering changes (ECO/ECN), deviations, and documentation updates.
• Lead NPI and prototype projects through manufacturing release.
• Create and modify cable drawings, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and electromechanical layouts using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Work directly with customers’ engineering teams to resolve technical issues and recommend design improvements.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with suppliers on technical requirements, component selection, and manufacturing issues.
• Develop assembly processes and provide technical training to production personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in contract manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electrical box builds, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and BOMs.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering changes, and production documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards.
• Experience with crimping, soldering, electrical testing, and assembly tooling.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume contract manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on engineer who can independently review customer engineering packages, develop production-ready documentation, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and improve assembly quality and efficiency.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person