Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Binghamton, NY, US, 13905
Join our Binghamton, NY team as an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer and build your career through hands-on experience supporting the production of electronic and electro-mechanical products.
Working alongside engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams, you will support process development and optimization, new product introduction, tooling and fixture design, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to solve real-world manufacturing challenges while improving product quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and production performance.
This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate or early-career engineer who is curious, hands-on, collaborative, and eager to grow their technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, including workflow and equipment layout.
- Design and deploy tooling and fixtures to improve production efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
- Evaluate manufacturing needs and assist in the justification of capital equipment investments to support capacity and process improvements.
- Partner with Design Engineering to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability (DFM) and successfully transitioned into production.
- Participate in the introduction and implementation of new products into the production environment, including validation of processes, tooling, and documentation.
- Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and throughput.
- Become the SME for various processes and equipment on the manufacturing floor. Provide operator feedback geared towards quality improvement.
- Train and support manufacturing personnel on processes, tools, and best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Sales to achieve business and operational objectives.
Job Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline
Experience
- 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a technical production environment
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency with CAD tools for mechanical design, tooling development, and interpretation of drawings
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments
- Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed
- Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including moderate noise and occasional fumes
Nearest Major Market: Binghamton