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Summary Description
Dynamics’ engineering capability includes design engineering, process engineering, and automation engineering.
Dynamics’ production and implementation group works to automate the manufacture of our engineered designs, using our engineered processes, and leveraging our engineered automation.
The Senior Automation Engineer will perform as part of our production and implementation capability. Our production and implementation capability works closely with our process engineering capability, design engineering resources, and automation engineering resources to conceptualize, develop, test, and implement the process technologies that enable our engineering designs to be manufactured in volume by our automation resources.
The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for advancing performance of our implementation domain prospective according to valid and sound scientific and engineering principles such that various methods and tactics can be applied to identify regions of the implementation space where Dynamics Inc. can manufacture and improve its commercial products. Statistical analysis and root cause analysis is included in the capability.
The engineer will be required to perform mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, and robotics engineering and will be part of the operational leadership team managing our various manufacturing resources across our various manufacturing facilities. This role is also responsible for operating manufacturing lines, implementing manufacturing processes, implementing manufacturing automation, training manufacturing team members, qualifying processes, initiating and integrating quality improvement initiatives into the supply chain to reduce BOM and vendor material costs, reduce supply chain risk and develop new material and material sources.
Key Performance Indicators
- Identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing mechanical, automation, and robotic improvements
- Designing and developing automation and robotic prototypes
- Developing, initiating and managing all phases of manufacturing projects
- Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors
- Collaborating with team members proper allocation and tracking of resources
- Manage work schedules, manufacturing lines, train manufacturing team members, develop manufacturing profiles to run in different scenarios and to run and lead those profiles in various scenarios.
- Validate Dynamics process and product quality through testing, analysis and continuous improvement.
- Develop and initiate process improvement plans and present proposals, status updates and results to Quality Review Boards, Material Review Boards and Process Change Review Boards.
- Reduce material cost, material scrap and production down time by using SPC / DMAIC methodologies to take immediate and direct actions.
- Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and applicable industry standards
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/combined education, at least 15 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment specializing in automation engineering, robotic engineering, mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering or other advanced technologies and/or disciplines (e.g., physics, applied mathematics, robotics etc.)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications
- Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action development
Primary Skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplined engineering team
- Ability to work with databases to efficiently store, access, categorize and manipulate large amounts of Data
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Ability to lead people
- Ability to digest problems, determine potential solutions, test solutions, and then manage the introduction and maintenance of those solutions.
- Experimental design and analysis
- Technical and scientific communication
- Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex
- Working knowledge of electronic and optical test equipment
Secondary Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Solid documentation and technical writing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Summary Description
Dynamics’ engineering capability includes design engineering, process engineering, and automation engineering.
Dynamics’ production and implementation group works to automate the manufacture of our engineered designs, using our engineered processes, and leveraging our engineered automation.
The Senior Automation Engineer will perform as part of our production and implementation capability. Our production and implementation capability works closely with our process engineering capability, design engineering resources, and automation engineering resources to conceptualize, develop, test, and implement the process technologies that enable our engineering designs to be manufactured in volume by our automation resources.
The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for advancing performance of our implementation domain prospective according to valid and sound scientific and engineering principles such that various methods and tactics can be applied to identify regions of the implementation space where Dynamics Inc. can manufacture and improve its commercial products. Statistical analysis and root cause analysis is included in the capability.
The engineer will be required to perform mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, and robotics engineering and will be part of the operational leadership team managing our various manufacturing resources across our various manufacturing facilities. This role is also responsible for operating manufacturing lines, implementing manufacturing processes, implementing manufacturing automation, training manufacturing team members, qualifying processes, initiating and integrating quality improvement initiatives into the supply chain to reduce BOM and vendor material costs, reduce supply chain risk and develop new material and material sources.
Key Performance Indicators
- Identifying deficiencies in mechanical processes and developing mechanical, automation, and robotic improvements
- Designing and developing automation and robotic prototypes
- Developing, initiating and managing all phases of manufacturing projects
- Preparing documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors
- Collaborating with team members proper allocation and tracking of resources
- Manage work schedules, manufacturing lines, train manufacturing team members, develop manufacturing profiles to run in different scenarios and to run and lead those profiles in various scenarios.
- Validate Dynamics process and product quality through testing, analysis and continuous improvement.
- Develop and initiate process improvement plans and present proposals, status updates and results to Quality Review Boards, Material Review Boards and Process Change Review Boards.
- Reduce material cost, material scrap and production down time by using SPC / DMAIC methodologies to take immediate and direct actions.
- Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures and applicable industry standards
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/combined education, at least 15 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment specializing in automation engineering, robotic engineering, mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering or other advanced technologies and/or disciplines (e.g., physics, applied mathematics, robotics etc.)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications
- Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action development
Primary Skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplined engineering team
- Ability to work with databases to efficiently store, access, categorize and manipulate large amounts of Data
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Ability to lead people
- Ability to digest problems, determine potential solutions, test solutions, and then manage the introduction and maintenance of those solutions.
- Experimental design and analysis
- Technical and scientific communication
- Ability to analyze and resolve process issues varying from basic to very complex
- Working knowledge of electronic and optical test equipment
Secondary Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Solid documentation and technical writing
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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- Technology & Software27
- Manufacturing15
- Medical Devices15
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA
- Experience applying lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Familiarity with GD&T standards and engineering drawing interpretation
- Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and production part approval processes
- Hands-on experience with CNC machining, assembly processes, or production tooling
Tips for Your Manufacturing Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Automotive and aerospace employers scan for different keywords. Highlight PFMEA and APQP for automotive, GD&T and AS9100 for aerospace, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 for medical devices. Mismatched jargon signals a generic resume and gets filtered out early.
Quantify process improvement results clearly
Recruiters expect numbers behind every improvement claim. Replace phrases like 'reduced scrap' with the actual yield gain or cost saved. If you led a kaizen event, state the cycle time reduction. Vague outcomes read as filler on a manufacturing engineer resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by required certifications
Many listings quietly require Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, or IATF 16949 auditor credentials. Filtering for those before applying saves time and surfaces roles where your certification is a differentiator, not a catch-up item that delays your start date.
Prepare a technical case for the phone screen
Manufacturing engineer phone screens often open with a process troubleshooting question before any behavioral questions. Walk through your root-cause methodology, the tools you used, and what the corrective action changed on the line. Vague answers at this stage rarely advance.
Negotiate start date around equipment access
If you need to wrap up a validation run, tooling transfer, or PPAP before leaving your current role, name that in the offer conversation. Hiring managers in manufacturing understand production dependencies and are usually more flexible on start dates than on total compensation.
Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most manufacturing engineers?
The companies hiring the most manufacturing engineers right now include Tesla, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at larger manufacturers tend to cluster around existing plant and R&D facilities, so filtering by location helps narrow the most active opportunities.
How many manufacturing engineer jobs are remote?
About 21% of manufacturing engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because the role is closely tied to physical production environments. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include process documentation, supplier quality engineering, and manufacturing systems roles that focus on ERP configuration or data analysis rather than floor-level work.
How do you become a manufacturing engineer?
Most manufacturing engineers start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, then build hands-on experience through internships or co-ops on a production floor. From there, earning a Six Sigma Green Belt or completing APQP training adds credibility. Progressing into senior roles typically requires leading a process improvement project end-to-end, including root-cause analysis, corrective action, and measurable output results.
Can you get hired as a manufacturing engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level manufacturing engineer roles are common at mid-size manufacturers who develop talent internally rather than competing for experienced candidates. The strongest early-career applications highlight co-op or internship time on a production line, any exposure to quality systems like ISO or IATF, and a capstone project that involved real fabrication or process analysis rather than purely simulated work.
What does the manufacturing engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on background and availability, followed by a technical phone interview covering process troubleshooting, lean tools, and drawing interpretation. Finalists usually complete an on-site visit that includes a plant floor walk, a technical panel with engineering and operations staff, and sometimes a whiteboard exercise where you diagnose a simulated production problem and propose a corrective action plan.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to manufacturing engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. Openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to roles before application volumes climb.
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