Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer


Location: Clearwater, FL

About the Role


As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will design and optimize manufacturing processes, production layouts, and assembly procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards while meeting regulatory and performance requirements.


Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, equipment installation, and material handling.
• Create efficient plant layouts and workflows to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Define and document production sequences, procedures, and work instructions for fabrication and assembly processes.
• Adapt product and equipment designs to align with manufacturing capabilities and production environments.
• Incorporate inspection and testing requirements into production plans to ensure consistent product quality.
• Evaluate performance of machinery, tools, and equipment; identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and apply statistical process control (SPC) methods to maintain process stability and quality.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide input on manufacturability, cost optimization, and process improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.


Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in manufacturing process development, production engineering, or related roles.
• Understanding of assembly processes and mechanical systems.


Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with circuit card assemblies (CCA) or electronic hardware manufacturing.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly processes and production line setup.
• Knowledge of surface mount technology (SMT) and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience with process optimization methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.


Skills & Expertise
• Manufacturing Process Design
• Mechanical Assembly
• Circuit Card Assembly (CCA)
• Production Layout & Workflow Optimization
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Quality & Compliance Standards