Manufacturing Engineer
- State College, PA
- $46.15-49.04 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: State College, PA
Pay Range: $96,000 – $102,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite (5 days per week)About the RoleWe are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing-related activities on programs and prototype hardware. This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to learn, own, and run critical processes while becoming the subject matter expert for equipment in their area of responsibility. You will work closely with design and operations teams, mentor junior staff, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives to support a rapidly growing manufacturing team.Essential FunctionsInterface with design engineers to ensure hardware is highly producible.Lead and support high-visibility manufacturing efforts, including cost/schedule responsibilities, manufacturing readiness reviews, and customer-facing interactions.Plan and request manpower, equipment, and process resources to support production schedules.Generate assembly documentation and direct support personnel in daily manufacturing tasks.Design and develop manufacturing tools, strategies, and systems to improve efficiency and reliability.Support the build and modification of electronic systems across procurement, assembly, tooling design, process development, and facilities/equipment planning.Drive process improvement initiatives of both technical and operational nature.Support root cause and corrective action efforts to resolve manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical & Computer, Process, Aerospace Engineering or related field.Minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience (or Graduate Degree with 2+ years, or 8+ years of equivalent experience in lieu of degree).Ability to obtain a Security Clearance (required for role).Strong background in electronics manufacturing.Knowledge of MIL/IPC workmanship and performance standards (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, etc.).Proven ability to identify and resolve manufacturing process issues, workmanship defects, and test failures.Strong leadership and communication skills, including effective presentations to peers and management.Preferred:Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (FMEA, DFMA, DTC, DOE, RCA/Corrective Action).Hands-on experience with microelectronics, circuit card assembly, and electromechanical assembly.Familiarity with manufacturing processes for high-reliability military and government systems.Knowledge of tooling design and implementation.Relevant certifications: IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD, Lean Six Sigma.Work EnvironmentCombination of office and manufacturing floor.Typical workday includes leading manufacturing activities on programs and prototype hardware.Direct mentorship from senior-level Manufacturing Engineers.Current team of 5 engineers, with growth plans to expand to 15+.Top Candidate ProfileMust-Haves: Strong electronics manufacturing background, MIL/IPC standards knowledge, problem-solving expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication.Nice-to-Haves: Microelectronics/circuit card/electromechanical assembly experience, Lean Six Sigma certifications, military/government systems background.Deal Breaker: Must be available to work onsite 5 days per week.