Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
New grad manufacturing engineer jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first professional role, where internship projects and a strong technical portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Applied Materials, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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What You’ll Do:
Support the development, scale-up, validation, and continuous improvement of ophthalmic manufacturing processes. This role solves manufacturing challenges, develops engineering solutions and technical documentation, creates 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for assembly tools and fixtures, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and Glaukos quality standards.
How You'll Get There:
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment to support production efficiency, quality, and cost objectives.
- Support new product introductions and sustaining engineering activities by providing manufacturing input during design reviews and ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and optimized yields.
- Troubleshoot product and process issues on the manufacturing floor, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to enhance performance and reduce costs.
- Execute engineering documentation and validation activities, including protocols, reports, work instructions, risk assessments (FMECA), equipment qualifications, and process validations.
- Design and support fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing equipment using CAD while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
- Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with new product development from concept through production release.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with process development, equipment qualification, or validation.
- Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- CAD experience preferred.
- Knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and ISO 13485 preferred.
- Medical device and/or ophthalmic industry experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom and under a microscope.
- ERP system experience preferred.
This position is based in Burlington, MA
Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.
Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.
Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.
Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.
Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.
Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.
What You’ll Do:
Support the development, scale-up, validation, and continuous improvement of ophthalmic manufacturing processes. This role solves manufacturing challenges, develops engineering solutions and technical documentation, creates 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for assembly tools and fixtures, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective products while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and Glaukos quality standards.
How You'll Get There:
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, and equipment to support production efficiency, quality, and cost objectives.
- Support new product introductions and sustaining engineering activities by providing manufacturing input during design reviews and ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and optimized yields.
- Troubleshoot product and process issues on the manufacturing floor, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to enhance performance and reduce costs.
- Execute engineering documentation and validation activities, including protocols, reports, work instructions, risk assessments (FMECA), equipment qualifications, and process validations.
- Design and support fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing equipment using CAD while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred.
- Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with new product development from concept through production release.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with process development, equipment qualification, or validation.
- Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- CAD experience preferred.
- Knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and ISO 13485 preferred.
- Medical device and/or ophthalmic industry experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom and under a microscope.
- ERP system experience preferred.
This position is based in Burlington, MA
Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.
Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.
Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.
Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.
Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.
Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.
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Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing engineer job?
Entry level manufacturing engineer roles reward candidates who can show hands-on problem-solving, even from coursework or internships. Employers at this stage look for familiarity with CAD software, lean manufacturing principles, and quality systems like ISO or Six Sigma basics. A senior capstone project, co-op experience, or a documented process-improvement example from an internship can set your application apart from others with similar GPA credentials.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturing engineers?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturing engineers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Applied Materials, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring covers large original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and mid-size industrial firms that build structured rotational or onboarding programs specifically designed for new engineers.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing engineer jobs?
Yes, though most manufacturing engineer roles at the entry level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 10% of entry level manufacturing engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these tend to involve process documentation, supplier quality coordination, or CAD design work that can be done off the production floor.
Are these new grad manufacturing engineer jobs?
Yes, the openings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior manufacturing engineer roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new graduate considered,' or 'internship experience a plus' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing engineers?
Entry Level manufacturing engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain large production operations with ongoing needs for process improvement, quality assurance, and equipment optimization that new engineers can contribute to from day one.