MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.


In this role, you'll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense , with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

This position will play a critical role in supporting low-volume, high-mix defense manufacturing with a strong emphasis on precision, documentation control, process discipline, and on-time delivery.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values-Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment-guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and standard work instructions.


• Create and maintain manufacturing routers, process sheets, BOM structures, labor standards, and related ERP system data.


• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through production release.


• Design and improve tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.


• Evaluate manufacturing methods and implement process improvements to reduce waste, rework, downtime, and cycle time.


• Support CNC machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, wire/cable operations, paint, and final integration processes.


• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).


Continuous Improvement & Operational Support

• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and 5S activities.


• Analyze production bottlenecks, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and efficiency.


• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive action activities.


• Monitor labor utilization, process flow, and operational performance metrics.


• Provide technical support and assist production teams with problem-solving.


• Participate in process audits and operational improvement activities.


Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer requirements, engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety/environmental regulations.


• Support compliance with ISO, AS9100, defense, and customer-specific requirements.


• Assist with nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, process validation, FAI (First Article Inspection), process qualification, and inspection planning.


• Maintain controlled documentation and revision management practices.


• Support customer, internal, and regulatory audits.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve operational performance and meet production schedules.


• Coordinate priorities, material flow, supplier quality issues, and customer deliverables across departments.


• Provide technical guidance and training to operators and production personnel.

• Support defense-related compliance activities and customer requirements.

What We Offer:

• 401k - 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO - Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Competitive pay based on experience.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred.


• 3-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience in defense, aerospace, industrial equipment, machinery, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.


• Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operations strongly preferred.


• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and related manufacturing processes.


• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing documentation, and production control processes.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, schematics, and technical specifications.


• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action systems.


• Familiarity with process validation, process optimization, and manufacturing best practices.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering/manufacturing software tools; CAD experience preferred.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.


• Hands-on, team-oriented approach with the ability to work directly on the production floor.


• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.


• Preferred qualifications:

o AS9100 or ISO manufacturing experience

o Defense manufacturing or government contract experience

o Experience with CNC machining and fabrication environments

o Lean/Six Sigman certification

o Experience supporting ERP implementations or process optimizations

Related Military Job Codes:

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 914A - Allied Trades Warrant Officer

• Navy NEC: HT - Hull Maintenance Technician

• Air Force AFSC: 62E - Developmental Engineer

• Marine Corps MOS: 1316 - Metal Worker

Salary Description


85,000-110,000