Manufacturing Engineer III

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Department and the Dip Braze Production process for product assembly. Review and evaluate manufacturing processes, working with the engineering and production teams on product design and tooling to ensure that manufacturing goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Primary support for the Dip Braze process and equipment

Provide support to the Manufacturing Engineering Department

Apply engineering concepts in a low-volume/high-configuration manufacturing environment

Analyze and plan equipment and tooling requirements for the Dip Brazing process

Create and update mechanical drawings to meet current design standards

Create and update work instructions and other necessary documentation for manufacturing

Create and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECO)

Work directly with assemblers, technicians and engineers with a hands-on approach to identify improvement opportunities and problem root cause

Train manufacturing personnel on new or updated assembly processes

Propose and implement efficient work cell layouts in a Lean Manufacturing Environment

Design fixturing using CAD software at an intermediate level

Recommend equipment, materials and tooling to provide necessary manufacturing capabilities

Writing justification for capital projects

New equipment implementation/validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)

Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production estimates, staff/equipment requirements and other considerations to support new product planning and development efforts

Review and disposition non-conforming material

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

B.S. in an Engineering field, chemistry or technical degree. OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.

5+ years working in a manufacturing environment

About Us

About Frontgrade At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles

Career Opportunity and Growth

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job Info

Job Identification 2025-8496

Job Category Engineering

Posting Date 02/13/2026, 12:00 AM

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 11 Continental Drive, Exeter, NH, 03833, US

Work Schedule 9/80 Rotation A - 6a Start

Minimum Salary 95,000

Maximum Salary 120,000