We have an outstanding career opportunity for aManufacturing Engineer to join a leading Company located in theRuther Glen, VAsurrounding area. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and enhancing efficiency. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance , equipment purchases , and the creation of fixtures and assembly aids to facilitate the production process. Job Responsibilities: BOM Maintenance: + Manage and update Bill of Materials (BOM) to reflect changes in product design, materials, and specifications. + Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of BOMs. + Streamline BOM structures to optimize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Equipment Purchases: + Assess manufacturing needs and identify opportunities for new equipment or upgrades to existing machinery. + Research and evaluate potential equipment suppliers, considering factors such as cost, quality, and technological advancements. + Collaborate with procurement to negotiate contracts and finalize equipment purchases. Fixture and Assembly Aids Creation: + Design and develop fixtures, jigs, and assembly aids to enhance production processes . + Collaborate with design and production teams to create tools that improve assembly efficiency and ensure product quality. + Conduct testing and validation of fixtures to ensure they meet specified requirements. Process Optimization: + Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement, especially in relation to fixture and assembly aid utilization. + Implement changes to enhance overall efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve quality. + Provide training to production teams on the proper use of fixtures and assembly aids. Quality Assurance: + Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure that fixtures and assembly aids meet quality standards and contribute to overall product quality. + Conduct regular reviews of fixtures to identify and address any issues affecting product quality. Documentation: + Maintain detailed documentation of fixtures, assembly aids, and equipment specifications. + Create and update work instructions and standard operating procedures related to fixture and equipment usage . + Ensure that all changes to BOMs and manufacturing processes are properly documented. Cross-Functional Collaboration: + Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, quality assurance, and procurement, to ensure alignment in equipment and fixture needs. + Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing issues related to fixtures and equipment. + Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. + Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. + Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. + Identify and understand the speech of another person. Basic Hiring Criteria: + Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience. Proven experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on BOM maintenance, equipment purchases, and fixture/assembly aid creation. + Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design. + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills. + Exposure to computer screens for an extended period. + Sitting for extended periods of time. + Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. + Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance