Manufacturing Engineer ll

Reference: 85347-369779Overview: Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters. We seek a candidate that is self-inspired to learn and demonstrates a high degree of customer service while positively contributing to our team.The Manufacturing Engineers (MFEs) at Nomad GCS play a crucial role in supporting the engineering and production processes by identifying and planning for the design, process, and tooling challenges that arise during production. This position requires extensive product knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to resolving issues. MFEs will collaborate on new projects within the broader engineering scope, including outside their primary areas of expertise. Being able to learn on-the-fly is required. All solutions must adhere to or exceed Nomad’s standards of safety, efficiency, quality, and scalability.Career Growth: Advancement is supported through hands-on project ownership, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and alignment with Nomad’s Core Values. Manufacturing Engineers at Nomad GCS progress through five levels based on:DFM execution and design risk mitigationTooling, fixture, and process architectureChange control ownership and impact modelingProduction issue resolution and preventionManufacturing documentation standardizationCross-platform manufacturability improvementProduction efficiency and cost optimizationTechnical mentorship and leadershipOrganizational Structure: Nomad Engineering is organized into Teams and Disciplines within the Innovative Solutions Division. Teams:Team 1 - Standards and Modularity: Builds and maintains engineering standards, modules, templates, and rules enabling repeatability and scale.Team 2 - Design: Executes project-level engineering using established standards and less complex custom configurations.Team 3 - Advanced: Develops novel systems and resolves first-of-kind engineering challenges.Team 4 - Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering: Ensures manufacturability, safety, engineering intent, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout Production.Disciplines:Mechanical Engineering Electrical EngineeringIT EngineeringHuman Factors EngineeringSoftware EngineeringIndustrial Engineering (IE)Manufacturing Engineering (MFE)MFEs operate primarily within Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering (Team 4) while also supporting:ISG - Standards & Modularity (Team 1)ISG - Design Engineering (Team 2)ISG - Advanced Engineering (Team 3)Production – assigned Project/team support on the floorSupply Chain Quality AssuranceTeam 4 contains both MFEs and IEs. These roles are differentiated in that the MFEs are to focus on how we build the product correctly and repeatably, whereas the IEs are to focus on how we build it efficiently and at scale.Basic Knowledge Desired – All Levels:Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and application during digital and physical builds.Mechanical design fundamentals including tolerance stack-up, fit, and functional intent.Manufacturing processes including welding (steel and aluminum), machining, grinding, routing, cutting, and mechanical assembly.Tooling and fixture design concepts for repeatability, safety, and production efficiency.Raw material selection, fabrication methods, and production cost considerations.Interpretation and creation of precision technical drawings and digital models.CAD proficiency (SolidWorks required) including modeling, drawing release, and file management.CAM familiarity (CAMWorks or equivalent preferred).ERP systems and change control processes (CR/CO workflow).Standard manufacturing documentation practices and revision control.Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.Competency in business and engineering software (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Hands-on experience with woodworking, metalwork and shop equipment (manual + CNC).Ability to communicate effectively between Engineering and Production teams.Demonstrated alignment with Nomad Core Values.Core Responsibilities – All Levels:Review designs for manufacturability (DFM) during digital design and physical construction.Use software (SolidWorks) to create/edit designs to be used in final production.Develop and edit CAD drawings and train Engineering proper/consistent documentation for DFM.Develop and maintain standard work documentation.Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.Support production through training them on standard manufacturing processes.Support production by troubleshooting build issues and clarifying engineering intent.Create and maintain fixtures and tooling designs using hand tools and shop machinery (manual + CNC).Conduct testing and validation, formally documenting results.Analyze CR/COs and assess impact to schedule and costs.Serve as liaison between Engineering and Production.Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and standardization.Handle and prioritize multiple project requests at the same time.Be willing to travel as needed by Management.Uphold and model Nomad Core Values.Perform additional duties as assigned.Level Expectations:Manufacturing Engineer ll – Independent ContributorIndependently perform DFM reviews for small to mid-sized assemblies.Develop and maintain standard work documentation.Design and implement moderate-complexity tooling and fixtures.Analyze Change Requests and prepare impact summaries for approval.Support production troubleshooting with minimal oversight.Conduct and document formal test setups and validation procedures.Improve manufacturing documentation clarity and standardization.Estimate engineering effort and manage assigned priorities.2–5 years manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience.Primary Focus: Independently delivering manufacturable solutions that reduce rework, clarify engineering intent, and improve production stability.Progression Signal: Can be trusted to deliver manufacturable solutions without close supervision and consistently improves Production and Engineering outcomes.Basic Knowledge Progression:Level I:Foundational understanding of DFM, shop processes, and documentation standardsLevel II:Strong working knowledge of tooling, tolerance analysis, ERP change control, and production troubleshootingLevel III:System-level manufacturability expertise and production risk mitigationLevel IV:Platform-level manufacturing architecture and cross-functional leadershipLevel V:Enterprise-level manufacturing strategy, scalability, and innovation leadershipVisual Progression Ladder:LevelScopeAuthorityImpactITask-LevelLearns standardsReduces reworkIIAssembly-LevelIndependent executionImproves production reliabilityIIISystem-LevelTechnical mentorPrevents production failuresIVPlatform-LevelTechnical authorityStandardizes manufacturingVEnterprise-LevelStrategic leaderShapes how Nomad buildsBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement