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Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK

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The Manufacturing Engineer designs, maintains and optimizes manufacturing and assembly processes for production programs. This role drives production flow through hands‑on troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a motivated self‑starter who excels in an autonomous and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product, manufacturing, assembly, and tooling; conferring with suppliers and machine shops; and soliciting feedback from technicians and engineering
  • Creates and maintains assembly work instructions, assembly drawings, BOMs, and test procedures for production programs
  • Supports assembly and testing of product, as well as test procedure and test report documentation. Provides direction and guidance to technicians as needed
  • Supports the transfer of new products from engineering to production
  • Troubleshoots issues and non‑conformances with product, material, or equipment on the production floor as well as with suppliers and customers
  • Leads root cause analyses, fishbone studies, and corrective action documentation, communication, and implementation
  • Research and develop standards and equipment needed to support testing and manufacturing
  • Develops automated test capabilities to support product design verification and long‑term testing
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing product yield, planning workflow, while also optimizing cost, labor, and material.
  • Provides manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Monitors and updates Earned Standard Hours based on actual performance
  • Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service

Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs

Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 2 years of work experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering (or equivalent) minimum
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Strong ability to read, interpret, and create technical documents (fluid (P&ID) schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, work instructions, test procedures, safety procedures)
  • Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes (CNC machining (lathe, mill), welding, additive manufacturing, etc)
  • Experience with Solidworks CAD is highly desirable
  • Hands‑on experience with electromechanical and fluid flow equipment (pumps, heat exchangers, HVAC, AC/BLDC motors, BLDC motor controllers) is a plus
  • Familiarity with aerospace production and test environment (temp, altitude, vibe, shock, EMI, etc.) is a plus
  • Highly motivated, accountable, able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong and effective communication with employees, suppliers and customers
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, strong ability to adapt and learn new software applications
  • Position is subject to ITAR restrictions
Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • Office and manufacturing environments
  • Manufacturing environment includes hands‑on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of product.
  • Competitive compensation and holiday pay.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plans.
  • Generous paid time off per year

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Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 100,000

Salary Maximum: 150,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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