Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
The Junior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for advising, assisting and improving manufacturing processes to promote efficient and economical utilization of personnel and facilities.
Responsibilities
Develop, evaluate and improve current manufacturing methodologies, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards
Confer with vendors and customers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts
Estimate production times and assist with planning staffing requirements and costs related to tooling in the production quotation process
Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules to facilitate production processes
Analyze and plan workflow of surface mount, thru-hole printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical assemblies
Design, sketch, implement and document the utilization of specialty assembly tools
Configure and calibrate production equipment as necessary to support production needs
Troubleshoot common equipment failures
Repair equipment on the production floor using standard electrical and mechanical measuring equipment
Develop procedures per ISO/AS9100D/J-STD-001 standards
Manage and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, both electrical and mechanical
Assist with the creation or create production software programs for the SMT machines, AOI's or other production area equipment as required
Contact equipment manufacturers and suppliers for equipment troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment for replacement and evaluation of new equipment manufacturers as needed
Oversee and provide guidance on tasks associated with bonding adhesives, such as EP30AO and solder paste, and specialized processes, specifically conformal coating
Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
Identify and evaluate new tools that allow each group to perform in the most efficient manner
Verify new and existing machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and requirements
Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills
BS/ BA in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)
1-3 years of related experience
Root cause analysis & corrective actions
Mechanical/ Electrical Assembly technical drawing reviews
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of assembly for printed circuit boards
Mechanical/ machine programming experience for equipment used to assembly surface mount and thru-hold printed wiring boards
Work Environment
The company has roughly 200 employees, and this role reports to the Quality Manager. There is flexibility in start times, with the latest starting time being 8 am. The work environment offers opportunities for upward mobility.
Work Type
This is a on-site and permanet position based out of Frederick, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.
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