Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and seeing the results of your work firsthand? We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Vandor and help drive improvements across our manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the process—working alongside Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve quality, increase efficiency, troubleshoot challenges, and support new products and equipment.

Schedule: This is an on-site Monday-Friday, 1st Shift Salary-Exempt position. Core business hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm.

What You'll Do

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes focused on quality, productivity, efficiency, and repeatability
• Lead and support equipment trials, process validation, product qualification, and production launches
• Troubleshoot production challenges and develop practical, data-driven solutions
• Use DOE, SPC, process capability analysis, and other statistical methods to improve process performance
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve yield and throughput while identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve part quality
• Support the sourcing and implementation of new equipment and automation
• Evaluate equipment and tooling performance and recommend improvements, refurbishment, or replacement
• Participate in new product feasibility reviews with a focus on manufacturability, cycle time, reliability, and quality
• Partner across Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to solve equipment, process, and material issues
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to Team Members

Requirements

What We're Looking For

You'll be a strong fit if you are a self-starter and problem solver who is comfortable balancing independent project work with hands-on collaboration on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• A strong technical background in areas such as Lean manufacturing, tooling, equipment, materials, and quality
• The ability to independently develop new processes and troubleshoot existing production issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into practical solutions
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working cross-functionally and providing technical leadership to others
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
• A creative mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes and recommend better solutions

Join Our Team

At Vandor, we value Team Members who are Focused, Mindful, Grateful, and Conscientious and who are committed to learning, sharing knowledge, and helping those around them grow.

Benefits designed for you!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays – including your birthday!
• Additional benefits and Team Member programs

If you're ready to put your engineering experience to work in a role where you can make a visible impact on manufacturing performance, apply today to join Vandor as our next Manufacturing Engineer!

Vandor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.