Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerHellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes. Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and underrepresented races in our community and industry.Must Be a U.S. PersonJob Summary:We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to become an integral part of our growing production team. This is a broad, high-impact role: you will be on the floor supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, improving and documenting our processes, troubleshooting production issues, and helping scope new work through accurate cost estimation. The right candidate is equally comfortable diving into a build problem mid-shift and sitting down to write a clear work instruction or produce a detailed quote. This role is open at both Mid-Level and Senior levels — your experience and capabilities will determine where you land, with senior candidates expected to take greater ownership of process development and cross-functional initiatives.Duties and Responsibilities:Day-to-Day Manufacturing OperationsSupport production floor operations across PCBA and system assembly to ensure builds stay on schedule and meet quality standardsAct as a first responder for manufacturing issues — identifying root causes and implementing rapid, effective corrective actionsCollaborate with technicians and operators to provide real-time guidance and resolve build blockersWork closely with PMs to track and report key production metricsProcess Refinement & TroubleshootingAnalyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, throughput, and repeatabilityLead structured troubleshooting efforts recurring production issues and implement lasting fixesDesign and execute process experiments to validate improvements before full-scale rolloutMonitor process controls and quality data; proactively flag and address trends before they become escapesWork Instructions & DocumentationAuthor, revise, and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and SOPs for assembly and test processesEnsure documentation is kept current as processes evolve, and that operators have what they need to execute consistentlyContribute to BOM reviews, traveler creation, and engineering change order processesEstimation & Quoting SupportProvide manufacturing time and cost estimates for new product builds and customer quotesReview internal and external BOMs, drawings, and requirements to assess manufacturability and flag risk areas earlyCollaborate with sales and engineering to ensure quotes reflect accurate, achievable production assumptionsQualifications, Skills, and Attributes:RequiredBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experienceMid-Level: 3–5 years | Senior: 6+ years in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environmentHands-on experience with PCBA assembly processes, SMT equipment, and/or system-level hardware assemblyProven ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues independently and under time pressureExperience writing work instructions, SOPs, or similar manufacturing documentationFamiliarity with manufacturing cost estimation and quoting processesStrong communication skills — able to work effectively with operators, engineers, and leadershipPreferredExperience with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards or IPC-7711/7721 reworkFamiliarity with systems for production tracking and documentationExposure to AOI, X-ray, or other in-line inspection technologiesBackground in robotics, embedded systems, or computer vision hardwareFamiliarity with ISO 13485 and 9001 quality standards(Senior) Track record of leading process improvement projects from concept through implementationJob Type: Full-timeCompensation: Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities.Benefits:401(k)5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender100% of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employees and their families paid by Hellbender7.5 weeks total Paid time offProfit Sharing (through 401k)Hybrid work environment & flexible work scheduleWork Location: UPARC PittsburghOpportunity for advancement:Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.