Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs
New grad manufacturing engineering manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can outweigh a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, with employers like GlobalFoundries, Lockheed Martin, and Teledyne Technologies Incorporated hiring at this level now.
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WHO WE ARE
Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.
Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions.
HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician serves as a primarily desk-based engineering coordinator and dependable day-to-day backup to the Manufacturing Engineering team, with regular visits to the production floor. This role drives engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs), manufacturing work instructions, deviation records, and cross-functional action items from initiation through documented closure. The successful candidate is proactive, team-driven, highly organized, responsive to production needs, and comfortable stepping in to support routine manufacturing engineering activities when engineers are occupied or unavailable. Engineering judgment, technical dispositions, and final approvals remain with authorized personnel.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Engineering Change Management | 30%
- Prepare, route, track, and coordinate ECO/ECN packages, including change descriptions, affected part numbers, revision levels, attachments, approval status, effective dates, and closure evidence.
- Coordinate approved change implementation with Manufacturing Engineering, Document Control, Quality, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Inventory, and other stakeholders.
- Validate completeness and consistency of drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, work instructions, and ERP/PLM records against approved change requirements; escalate discrepancies.
- Track impact assessments for inventory, work-in-process (WIP), open orders, tooling, fixtures, training, and production cut-in; follow up on assigned actions until closure.
- Maintain an ECO dashboard showing owner, priority, aging, blockers, due date, and implementation status; communicate overdue items and risks.
Manufacturing Documentation & Work Instructions | 35%
- Draft, revise, format, and maintain manufacturing work instructions (WIs), Operating procedures (OMSs), visual aids, checklists, process flow documents, and controlled forms with engineering input.
- Collect photographs, process steps, tools, materials, safety and quality checkpoints, and inspection requirements from the manufacturing floor; verify drafts with process owners.
- Coordinate document review, approval, release, revision history, obsolescence, and point-of-use availability through established document-control procedures.
- Help ensure released WIs align with current approved drawings, BOMs, routings, and process requirements; support training records and document-readiness audits.
Manufacturing Engineering Backup & Production-Floor Support | 20%
- Assist engineers with manufacturing deviation/temporary change requests by collecting facts, part/lot/serial details, affected quantities, supporting documents, and proposed duration for review.
- Track deviation approvals, expiration dates, affected WIP, implementation instructions, and closure; do not independently approve use-as-is, rework, or other technical dispositions.
- Serve as the first point of coordination for routine floor requests, including unclear work instructions, missing documents, revision mismatches, assembly sequence questions, tooling/fixture concerns, and basic process issues; collect facts, assist within approved instructions, and escalate technical decisions to the responsible engineer.
- Provide day-to-day backup for Manufacturing Engineers by triaging engineering support requests, coordinating production follow-up, preparing build documentation, collecting data and photos on the floor, and supporting first-articles, pilot, NPI, and product-transfer builds.
Engineering Action Tracking & Team Coordination | 15%
- Maintain action-item logs, engineering support requests, open-issue lists, and documentation backlog with owners, priorities tool management, and due dates.
- Gather basic production data and support 6S, standard work, visual management, error-proofing, and corrective-action documentation under engineering direction.
- Actively participate in cross-functional meetings, share concise updates, volunteer support when priorities shift, follow up with stakeholders, and drive assigned team commitments to closure without repeated reminders.
- Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.
- Achievement of objectives must include an over-riding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility.
- Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.
Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management’s sole discretion.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Associate or bachelor’s degree or technical certificate in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Industrial Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience considered.
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering support, production technical support, engineering documentation, document control, or change coordination.
- Experience in creating or updating work instructions and coordinating engineering changes in a controlled manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Semiconductor equipment, precision manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, ISO 9001, and ERP/PLM/MES’s experience are pluses, not mandatory.
Must be able to work on-site and comply with applicable manufacturing safety and quality procedures.
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
With positive values, a productive atmosphere, and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.
The salary range included in this job posting is relevant to applicants who reside or work in the Livermore, CA area only. Salary offers will depend on experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. Actual salary may vary due to these and other factors.
Ferrotec is proud to offer a Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401K Matching, Flexible Work Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development, Travel and Hotel Discounts, Paid Time Off, Sick & Wellness and Volunteer Time, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Engagement & Appreciation Events hosted throughout the year. Virtual Wellness Activities and Classes are available to all employees & family members and Much More!
We would love to get to know you better and you get to know us better! You can easily apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE
Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.
Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions.
HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician serves as a primarily desk-based engineering coordinator and dependable day-to-day backup to the Manufacturing Engineering team, with regular visits to the production floor. This role drives engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs), manufacturing work instructions, deviation records, and cross-functional action items from initiation through documented closure. The successful candidate is proactive, team-driven, highly organized, responsive to production needs, and comfortable stepping in to support routine manufacturing engineering activities when engineers are occupied or unavailable. Engineering judgment, technical dispositions, and final approvals remain with authorized personnel.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Engineering Change Management | 30%
- Prepare, route, track, and coordinate ECO/ECN packages, including change descriptions, affected part numbers, revision levels, attachments, approval status, effective dates, and closure evidence.
- Coordinate approved change implementation with Manufacturing Engineering, Document Control, Quality, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Inventory, and other stakeholders.
- Validate completeness and consistency of drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, work instructions, and ERP/PLM records against approved change requirements; escalate discrepancies.
- Track impact assessments for inventory, work-in-process (WIP), open orders, tooling, fixtures, training, and production cut-in; follow up on assigned actions until closure.
- Maintain an ECO dashboard showing owner, priority, aging, blockers, due date, and implementation status; communicate overdue items and risks.
Manufacturing Documentation & Work Instructions | 35%
- Draft, revise, format, and maintain manufacturing work instructions (WIs), Operating procedures (OMSs), visual aids, checklists, process flow documents, and controlled forms with engineering input.
- Collect photographs, process steps, tools, materials, safety and quality checkpoints, and inspection requirements from the manufacturing floor; verify drafts with process owners.
- Coordinate document review, approval, release, revision history, obsolescence, and point-of-use availability through established document-control procedures.
- Help ensure released WIs align with current approved drawings, BOMs, routings, and process requirements; support training records and document-readiness audits.
Manufacturing Engineering Backup & Production-Floor Support | 20%
- Assist engineers with manufacturing deviation/temporary change requests by collecting facts, part/lot/serial details, affected quantities, supporting documents, and proposed duration for review.
- Track deviation approvals, expiration dates, affected WIP, implementation instructions, and closure; do not independently approve use-as-is, rework, or other technical dispositions.
- Serve as the first point of coordination for routine floor requests, including unclear work instructions, missing documents, revision mismatches, assembly sequence questions, tooling/fixture concerns, and basic process issues; collect facts, assist within approved instructions, and escalate technical decisions to the responsible engineer.
- Provide day-to-day backup for Manufacturing Engineers by triaging engineering support requests, coordinating production follow-up, preparing build documentation, collecting data and photos on the floor, and supporting first-articles, pilot, NPI, and product-transfer builds.
Engineering Action Tracking & Team Coordination | 15%
- Maintain action-item logs, engineering support requests, open-issue lists, and documentation backlog with owners, priorities tool management, and due dates.
- Gather basic production data and support 6S, standard work, visual management, error-proofing, and corrective-action documentation under engineering direction.
- Actively participate in cross-functional meetings, share concise updates, volunteer support when priorities shift, follow up with stakeholders, and drive assigned team commitments to closure without repeated reminders.
- Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.
- Achievement of objectives must include an over-riding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility.
- Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.
Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management’s sole discretion.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Associate or bachelor’s degree or technical certificate in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Industrial Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant manufacturing experience considered.
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering support, production technical support, engineering documentation, document control, or change coordination.
- Experience in creating or updating work instructions and coordinating engineering changes in a controlled manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Semiconductor equipment, precision manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, ISO 9001, and ERP/PLM/MES’s experience are pluses, not mandatory.
Must be able to work on-site and comply with applicable manufacturing safety and quality procedures.
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
With positive values, a productive atmosphere, and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.
The salary range included in this job posting is relevant to applicants who reside or work in the Livermore, CA area only. Salary offers will depend on experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. Actual salary may vary due to these and other factors.
Ferrotec is proud to offer a Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401K Matching, Flexible Work Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development, Travel and Hotel Discounts, Paid Time Off, Sick & Wellness and Volunteer Time, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Engagement & Appreciation Events hosted throughout the year. Virtual Wellness Activities and Classes are available to all employees & family members and Much More!
We would love to get to know you better and you get to know us better! You can easily apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing engineering manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, whether through internships, co-ops, or academic project work. A degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering is a common baseline. Candidates who can show familiarity with lean principles, quality systems, or CAD tools, and who demonstrate clear communication skills, tend to stand out against others with similar experience levels.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturing engineering managers?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturing engineering managers right now include GlobalFoundries, Lockheed Martin, and Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of employers, including large manufacturers, contract producers, and growth-stage industrial companies building out their engineering teams.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of manufacturing environments. About 0% of entry level manufacturing engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common at companies where some administrative or planning responsibilities can be handled off the floor.
Are these new grad manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior manufacturing engineering manager roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-op rotations, or a strong senior project as qualifying experience. Look for postings that list preferred rather than required years of experience as a signal they are open to early-career applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing engineering managers?
Entry Level manufacturing engineering manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume production environments where building a pipeline of early-career engineering talent is a consistent workforce priority.