Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, automotive, medical devices, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics, at every level from entry-level to principal and engineering manager, with specializations in process engineering, tooling design, and production systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of manufacturing processes, automation and new USV’s launch into a lean manufacturing environment.
You will bring manufacturing engineering and composites experience to lead development of critical processes to create high-quality, innovative USV’s. If you have excellent attention to detail, a passion for innovation, boat building experience or equivalent, high commitment to safety and quality, enjoy working with teams and desire to produce the best products for our customers’ mission, we encourage you to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop new manufacturing processes that include infusion processes, finishing processes, automation integration, assembly and manufacturing flow improvements. Engineer the solutions and then implement training, SOP’s, Tools, fixturing, facility changes, equipment startups, etc.
- Create, maintain, and report out on project charters and timelines.
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Work in conjunction with product engineering to launch new products.
- Design and implement tests and experiments for product and process development projects.
- Composite Materials Kits – Develop, maintain, and improve composite material digital patterns including for fiberglass, carbon, foam core and structural reinforcements.
- Manufacturing Documentation - Develop and update manufacturing documentation to be used by Production (i.e. – lamination schedules, core and reinforcement layouts, process work instructions, quality management system, etc.).
- Manufacturing Tools - Identify and develop tools (ex: jigs and fixtures) for increased productivity or reduction of non-value-added costs. Ability to construct jigs, fixtures and right sized tooling.
- Bill of Materials - Coordinate BOM development and changes to improve accuracy, develop kits, etc.
- Bill of Labor - Develop labor costing for new products during Product Development timeframe and for existing products as a result of any ECN driven changes.
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Safety:
- Personally lead by example by adhering to all safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety of you and your team.
- Ensure proper PPE, tools, equipment, and material handling equipment is used correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
- Be an active safety committee member, leading safety improvements and training.
- Manage all material handling and chemical storage processes.
- Quality / Continuous Improvement
- Lead efforts to reduce direct labor and material costs by simplifying lamination, post-finishing and assembly processes, selecting alternative materials, redesigning components, etc.
- Engineering Change Notice (ECN) - Identify, coordinate and implement any engineering changes with all affected shops. Utilize the ECN system to document and communicate defined engineering changes.
- Production Support - Work with Manufacturing Leaders and Quality Assurance to evaluate and address production issues, both product and process in nature.
- Identify and report any discrepancies, malfunctions, or quality issues to manager or manufacturing engineers.
- Be a part of new model design reviews and prototyping of new products and processes.
- Adhere to all company quality procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Degree.
- 3-5 years’ experience manufacturing engineering, with experience in composites highly preferred
- CADD skills and experience – Solidworks and Rhino are preferred.
- Design of experiments experience
- Familiarity with OSHA and other manufacturing management practices.
- Strong understanding of ISO-lean manufacturing practices.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work safely.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
- Confident computer skills to use Microsoft solutions and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during assembly processes.
- Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
- Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
Background Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
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Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.
Position Summary
We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of manufacturing processes, automation and new USV’s launch into a lean manufacturing environment.
You will bring manufacturing engineering and composites experience to lead development of critical processes to create high-quality, innovative USV’s. If you have excellent attention to detail, a passion for innovation, boat building experience or equivalent, high commitment to safety and quality, enjoy working with teams and desire to produce the best products for our customers’ mission, we encourage you to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop new manufacturing processes that include infusion processes, finishing processes, automation integration, assembly and manufacturing flow improvements. Engineer the solutions and then implement training, SOP’s, Tools, fixturing, facility changes, equipment startups, etc.
- Create, maintain, and report out on project charters and timelines.
-
Work in conjunction with product engineering to launch new products.
- Design and implement tests and experiments for product and process development projects.
- Composite Materials Kits – Develop, maintain, and improve composite material digital patterns including for fiberglass, carbon, foam core and structural reinforcements.
- Manufacturing Documentation - Develop and update manufacturing documentation to be used by Production (i.e. – lamination schedules, core and reinforcement layouts, process work instructions, quality management system, etc.).
- Manufacturing Tools - Identify and develop tools (ex: jigs and fixtures) for increased productivity or reduction of non-value-added costs. Ability to construct jigs, fixtures and right sized tooling.
- Bill of Materials - Coordinate BOM development and changes to improve accuracy, develop kits, etc.
- Bill of Labor - Develop labor costing for new products during Product Development timeframe and for existing products as a result of any ECN driven changes.
-
Safety:
- Personally lead by example by adhering to all safety policies and procedures to ensure the safety of you and your team.
- Ensure proper PPE, tools, equipment, and material handling equipment is used correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
- Be an active safety committee member, leading safety improvements and training.
- Manage all material handling and chemical storage processes.
- Quality / Continuous Improvement
- Lead efforts to reduce direct labor and material costs by simplifying lamination, post-finishing and assembly processes, selecting alternative materials, redesigning components, etc.
- Engineering Change Notice (ECN) - Identify, coordinate and implement any engineering changes with all affected shops. Utilize the ECN system to document and communicate defined engineering changes.
- Production Support - Work with Manufacturing Leaders and Quality Assurance to evaluate and address production issues, both product and process in nature.
- Identify and report any discrepancies, malfunctions, or quality issues to manager or manufacturing engineers.
- Be a part of new model design reviews and prototyping of new products and processes.
- Adhere to all company quality procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Degree.
- 3-5 years’ experience manufacturing engineering, with experience in composites highly preferred
- CADD skills and experience – Solidworks and Rhino are preferred.
- Design of experiments experience
- Familiarity with OSHA and other manufacturing management practices.
- Strong understanding of ISO-lean manufacturing practices.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work safely.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
- Confident computer skills to use Microsoft solutions and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during assembly processes.
- Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
- Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
Background Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
E-Verify
The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.
Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.
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Who's Hiring
- Anduril12
- Saint-Gobain10
- Tesla4
- Collins Aerospace4
- Stellantis3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical manufacturing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation for production environments
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes including machining, stamping, or injection molding
- Familiarity with FMEA, PPAP, or APQP quality and product launch processes
Tips for Your Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to production metrics
Hiring managers in manufacturing want to see yield improvements, cycle time reductions, and scrap rate data. Quantify your process changes with real outputs from past roles, vague descriptions of responsibilities won't distinguish you from other candidates.
List your CAD and PLM tools explicitly
Many applicant tracking systems screen for specific software like SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, or Windchill before a human ever reads your resume. Name every tool you've used, including version familiarity where it's relevant to the industry you're targeting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mechanical manufacturing engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that map to your specialty
Titles vary widely: manufacturing engineer, process engineer, tooling engineer, and industrial engineer often describe overlapping work. Search multiple title variations so you don't miss openings that match your background but use a different label than you expect.
Prepare a walk-through of one failure you fixed
Interviewers in manufacturing consistently ask behavioral questions about root cause analysis and corrective action. Prepare a detailed DMAIC or 8D example you can walk through end to end, covering the problem, your analysis method, the fix, and what you measured afterward.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many mechanical manufacturing engineer roles are tied to specific plant or facility locations. If relocation is required, clarify the package details during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, so you can compare total compensation across competing offers accurately.
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mechanical manufacturing engineers?
Anduril, Saint-Gobain, and Tesla are hiring the most mechanical manufacturing engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, defense, and automotive manufacturers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently throughout the year.
How many mechanical manufacturing engineer jobs are remote?
About 34% of mechanical manufacturing engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most manufacturing roles. Process development, supplier quality oversight, and design review work are the sub-areas most likely to offer partial or full remote arrangements, while plant-floor process and tooling roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a mechanical manufacturing engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, then build hands-on familiarity with CAD tools and manufacturing processes through internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles. Earning a Six Sigma Green Belt or pursuing a Professional Engineer license strengthens your candidacy. Practical exposure to process improvement projects, quality systems, and production environments carries significant weight with employers at every career stage.
How do you get hired as a mechanical manufacturing engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled junior manufacturing engineer, associate process engineer, or manufacturing engineer I, which are specifically structured for early-career candidates. Highlight any co-op, capstone project, or lab work involving machining, assembly, or process documentation. Demonstrating familiarity with GD&T, SolidWorks, and basic quality tools like fishbone diagrams or control charts often matters more to entry-level hiring managers than years of experience.
What does the mechanical manufacturing engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter, a technical interview covering manufacturing processes, tolerancing, and problem-solving scenarios, and a practical or case-based exercise where you walk through a process improvement or failure analysis. Final rounds often involve a panel with engineering leads and operations managers, and some employers ask candidates to present a past project or design review before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical manufacturing engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to mechanical manufacturing engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, industry preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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