Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Arizona are in high demand, with active hiring across aerospace and defense, semiconductor fabrication, and industrial equipment manufacturing at levels from entry-level process engineer through senior systems roles. Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa are the primary hiring metros, anchored by major employers like Raytheon Technologies, Intel, and Honeywell that maintain large, permanent manufacturing operations in the state. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona listings include process optimization, quality systems, and advanced manufacturing for aerospace components. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Qualastat Electronics, a Trexon company, seeks a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician for its Chandler, AZ location. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, and advancement within our dynamic organization. As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will tackle a diverse array of complex and detail orientated tasks and projects that support our staff/company.
The successful candidate should possess strong attention to detail, a "Do it Right the First Time" mentality, and the willingness to learn new processes. They will foster a collaborative team environment while demonstrating the ability to assess and enhance existing processes.
Weekly Schedule: Full Time, 9/80 Schedule
Week One: Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:00pm (overtime as required)Week Two: Monday - Thursday 6:00am-4:00pm (overtime as required)
Pay: DOE
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician is responsible for translating customer technical requirements into manufacturable solutions and owning technical execution on the production floor. This role serves as a key technical interface between customers, engineering, quality, and production, with responsibility for resolving manufacturability challenges, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and driving consistent, repeatable build processes. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician exercises independent judgment in interpreting technical data packages (TDPs), making real-time decisions on build approach, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and production capability. This position requires strong technical expertise, ownership mentality, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external customers/vendors. Success in this role requires hands-on technical strength, a proactive mindset, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to guide others in a high-urgency, high-reliability environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years of related experience OR
Experience:
- 5 years of related experience within a military or aerospace manufacturing environment. Build-to-print manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge:
- Complex wire harness assembly and interconnect integration
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 3D/CAD tools
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 (certification preferred)
- Military and aerospace product standards and compliance requirements
- Schematic interpretation, wire sizing, connector selection, overmolding, and potting techniques
- Root cause analysis and RCCA methodologies
Skills:
- Engineering mindset – problem solving and critical thinking are a must
- Proactive mindset – look for existing problems and identify solutions
- Proficiency with hand tools (wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.)
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Comfort with change orders, revision control, and configuration management systems
- Advanced soldering and hand assembly (including fine-pitch components)
- Ability to mentor, train, and lead less experienced technicians
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and change management workflows
Job Responsibilities
- Own engineering efforts for the company on assigned projects, solve engineering and technical problems throughout the process.
- Create and revise manufacturing travelers, visual work instructions, and process documentation from customer-provided TDPs
- Engage in internal training efforts to improve technicians and assemblers' understanding of documentation and build expectations
- Lead coordination between Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturability and design issues
- Set up and oversee the use of test equipment, fixtures, tooling, and visual aids, and provide training to others.
- Provide on-the-floor support and troubleshooting during first article, prototype, and legacy builds
- Lead or support RCCA activities related to internal quality issues or customer returns (RMAs)
- Own continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency, repeatability, and quality, and analyze build performance and drive corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers and vendors for build clarification, manufacturability feedback, and issue resolution, and communicate technical risks, questions, and proposed solutions directly with customer engineering teams
- Support customer interactions related to first article builds, deviations, and technical inquiries
- Make and own technical decisions related to manufacturability, build methods, and process flow within defined scope and own resolution of technical issues during production, including disposition of build challenges
- Escalate complex design or compliance risks when required, but operate independently on day-to-day decisions
- Participate in ad-hoc engineering and production-related projects
Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.
Qualastat Electronics, a Trexon company, seeks a dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineer Technician for its Chandler, AZ location. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, and advancement within our dynamic organization. As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will tackle a diverse array of complex and detail orientated tasks and projects that support our staff/company.
The successful candidate should possess strong attention to detail, a "Do it Right the First Time" mentality, and the willingness to learn new processes. They will foster a collaborative team environment while demonstrating the ability to assess and enhance existing processes.
Weekly Schedule: Full Time, 9/80 Schedule
Week One: Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:00pm (overtime as required)Week Two: Monday - Thursday 6:00am-4:00pm (overtime as required)
Pay: DOE
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician is responsible for translating customer technical requirements into manufacturable solutions and owning technical execution on the production floor. This role serves as a key technical interface between customers, engineering, quality, and production, with responsibility for resolving manufacturability challenges, supporting new product introduction (NPI), and driving consistent, repeatable build processes. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician exercises independent judgment in interpreting technical data packages (TDPs), making real-time decisions on build approach, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and production capability. This position requires strong technical expertise, ownership mentality, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external customers/vendors. Success in this role requires hands-on technical strength, a proactive mindset, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to guide others in a high-urgency, high-reliability environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years of related experience OR
Experience:
- 5 years of related experience within a military or aerospace manufacturing environment. Build-to-print manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge:
- Complex wire harness assembly and interconnect integration
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 3D/CAD tools
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 (certification preferred)
- Military and aerospace product standards and compliance requirements
- Schematic interpretation, wire sizing, connector selection, overmolding, and potting techniques
- Root cause analysis and RCCA methodologies
Skills:
- Engineering mindset – problem solving and critical thinking are a must
- Proactive mindset – look for existing problems and identify solutions
- Proficiency with hand tools (wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.)
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Comfort with change orders, revision control, and configuration management systems
- Advanced soldering and hand assembly (including fine-pitch components)
- Ability to mentor, train, and lead less experienced technicians
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and change management workflows
Job Responsibilities
- Own engineering efforts for the company on assigned projects, solve engineering and technical problems throughout the process.
- Create and revise manufacturing travelers, visual work instructions, and process documentation from customer-provided TDPs
- Engage in internal training efforts to improve technicians and assemblers' understanding of documentation and build expectations
- Lead coordination between Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve manufacturability and design issues
- Set up and oversee the use of test equipment, fixtures, tooling, and visual aids, and provide training to others.
- Provide on-the-floor support and troubleshooting during first article, prototype, and legacy builds
- Lead or support RCCA activities related to internal quality issues or customer returns (RMAs)
- Own continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency, repeatability, and quality, and analyze build performance and drive corrective actions to eliminate recurring issues.
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers and vendors for build clarification, manufacturability feedback, and issue resolution, and communicate technical risks, questions, and proposed solutions directly with customer engineering teams
- Support customer interactions related to first article builds, deviations, and technical inquiries
- Make and own technical decisions related to manufacturability, build methods, and process flow within defined scope and own resolution of technical issues during production, including disposition of build challenges
- Escalate complex design or compliance risks when required, but operate independently on day-to-day decisions
- Participate in ad-hoc engineering and production-related projects
Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design and documentation
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management standards common in Arizona aerospace manufacturing
- Experience with statistical process control, root cause analysis, and production troubleshooting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with production and engineering teams
Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing engineer in Arizona?
A bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program is the standard entry point for Arizona employers. Arizona does not require a state-issued license to work as a manufacturing engineer in industry, though engineers who offer services to the public must hold a Professional Engineer license through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. Gaining experience through internships with Arizona's aerospace or semiconductor manufacturers strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How much do manufacturing engineers make in Arizona?
Manufacturing engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $108,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,950 for the lowest 10% to over $170,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineers in Arizona right now include Axon, Abbott, and NextPower, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's deep aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing base means many of these employers are large, established operations with ongoing engineering needs rather than short-term project hiring.
Which Arizona cities have the most manufacturing engineer jobs?
Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe account for the most manufacturing engineer openings in Arizona, reflecting the concentration of aerospace and defense contractors, semiconductor fabs, and advanced manufacturing facilities in the greater Phoenix metropolitan corridor and Tucson's defense industry cluster anchored by Raytheon and related suppliers.
Are there remote manufacturing engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, floor-facing role, so most positions require physical presence on a production line or in a fabrication facility. About 22% of manufacturing engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be design-focused or process documentation roles rather than production support positions.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or associate engineer programs at large Arizona employers like Raytheon Technologies, Intel, or Honeywell, which regularly recruit from Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and Embry-Riddle engineering programs. Roles titled manufacturing technician, process technician, or quality inspector at semiconductor fabs or aerospace suppliers are practical stepping stones. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or completing an ASQ certification gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in Arizona listings.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to manufacturing engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across the state's aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to employers from the listings.
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