Manufacturing Engineer

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Job ID#: 43654

Manufacturing Engineer

Entry-Level Engineering Opportunity | Starting at $65,000+ DOE

Full-Time | On-Site | Direct Hire

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer ready to take your career beyond the drawing board and onto the production floor?

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join an established manufacturing operation where you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with production equipment, solve real-world engineering challenges, and make a measurable impact on manufacturing efficiency, quality, and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or an early-career engineer with up to 3 years of experience who enjoys troubleshooting, improving processes, and seeing engineering solutions come to life.

What You’ll Do

  • Troubleshoot automated and manual manufacturing equipment to improve performance, reliability, and production efficiency

  • Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve product quality

  • Support the introduction of new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes into production

  • Assist with the design, sourcing, installation, and optimization of production tools, fixtures, and equipment

  • Partner with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges

  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and operational procedures

  • Take an active role in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, consistency, and productivity

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required

  • 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a related engineering environment

  • Exposure to assembly operations, manufacturing equipment, or production processes preferred

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in hands-on engineering

  • Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues

  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working directly in a manufacturing environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Career Growth: Build valuable, hands-on experience across manufacturing equipment, processes, and continuous improvement

  • Real Engineering Impact: See your ideas and solutions implemented directly on the production floor

  • Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, quality, maintenance, and production

  • Competitive Starting Salary: $65,000+ annually, commensurate with experience

  • Full-Time, Direct-Hire Opportunity: Join an established manufacturing operation in a permanent engineering role

Work Environment

This is an on-site position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment featuring both automated and manual production equipment. Candidates should enjoy an active, hands-on role involving regular interaction with production teams, equipment observation, and troubleshooting.

Ready to Put Your Engineering Skills to Work?

If you’re a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with equipment, and finding smarter ways to manufacture products, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to explore this opportunity.

 

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