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Manufacturing Engineer

panthalassaPortland, OR

💰 $125,000 – $155,000/yrFull-timeelectricianconstructionmetalwork and fabrication

Quick Summary

Manufacturing Engineer role designing and implementing production systems for complex electromechanical assemblies and precision components at a renewable ocean energy company.

Skills & Keywords

DFMLean ManufacturingAssembly FixturesProcess Documentation

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and improve manufacturing and test processes that deliver high quality and high throughput
Design and procure assembly tooling and fixtures that improve ergonomics, efficiency, and quality control
Lead root cause analysis for manufacturing issues; improve yield, reduce cost, and close technical gaps during production
Build production work cells from scratch, including SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
Establish process controls and support quality systems to meet ISO 9001 and internal quality requirements
Partner with Design Engineering to provide clear, practical DFM feedback on new products
Collaborate with Logistics and Production to design inventory control processes, implement kanban systems, and define handling procedures
Support Supply Chain with make vs. buy analysis and vendor technical feedback
Work with Enterprise Architecture to define requirements for our manufacturing execution system (MES)

Required Qualifications

The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience3+ years of experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience with DFM, lean manufacturing principles, and assembly fixture design
Working knowledge of modern manufacturing equipment and automation solutions
Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 in an engineering and production setting
Clear communicator who can work effectively across Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Enterprise Architecture, Facilities, Logistics, and Production
Track record of improving yield, throughput, or cost through structured problem solving
Experience with electromechanical assemblies and enclosures, including PCBAs, cable harnessing, and mechanical integration
Experience manufacturing complex, high-precision metal components, including turbomachinery or similar high-performance mechanical systems
Experience with fluid systems, leak testing, watertight assemblies, or heat exchangers
Experience working with hardware designed for corrosive environments, including material selection, coatings, cleaning, and handling processes
Exposure to electronics checkout, environmental testing (thermal and vibration), and integrated assembly acceptance testing
Familiarity with ESD-compliant production environments
Exposure to PCBA and cable harness manufacturing supply chains
Experience supporting both prototyping/R&D builds and scaled production
Proven experience standing up production lines or work cells