Manufacturing Engineer
Compensation: $100,000-$125,000 per year
Location: Frederick, MD
We're seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support custom, build-to-order HVAC product lines in a high-mix, low-volume production environment. This role is key to developing efficient processes, improving product flow, and ensuring high-quality output for highly configurable equipment.
What You'll Do
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes that support custom HVAC assemblies.
- Create standard work, process documentation, and build instructions that drive safety, consistency, and efficiency.
- Partner closely with operations and engineering teams to resolve daily production issues and support custom build requirements.
- Support new product and option launches by providing DFM/DFA input and ensuring smooth hand-off to production.
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production-related quality issues.
- Design or specify fixtures, tooling, and equipment to improve throughput, ergonomics, and repeatability.
- Estimate labor, build times, and production requirements to support planning efforts.
- Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize workflow.
What You Bring
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in a custom or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
- Strong background supporting assembly processes for complex products.
- Working knowledge of Lean, CI methods, SPC, Kanban, and related manufacturing tools.
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume operations.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
Preferred:
- Background in commercial or industrial HVAC manufacturing.
- Understanding of HVAC components, sheet metal, piping, electrical integration, and final assembly.
- Experience proposing or implementing capital equipment or automation solutions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Annual discretionary bonus
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
