Manufacturing Engineer
Ashland, VA
Qualdoc Staffing /
Direct Hire /
On-site
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a 401k match, as well as a safe and clean working environment.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Client's Quality Management System
- Create detailed bills of materials and manufacturing instructions in accordance with design documentation
- Write detailed manufacturing process specifications and build procedures
- Support production through equipment repair, maintenance, and upgrades
- Design tooling and fixtures to enhance efficiency and first pass yield
- Generate and validate machine programs
- Devise, detail, and implement production process improvements to support increases in capacity and efficiency
- Specify and justify capital investment in new production equipment
- Manage commissioning of new production equipment, including machine validation and production of specific user instruction as required
- Provide input for design for manufacturing, including advice on manufacturing methods, as well as process failure mode and effects analysis
- Aid in production readiness assessments to ensure successful production efforts on new and revised designs
- Aid in the commissioning of new manufacturing lines as required
- Support tooling life and configuration control
Qualifications / Training Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline, or equivalent
- Ability to work in an ISO9001 controlled production environment (AS9100 preferred)
- Working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of engineering drawing creation and interpretation
- Experience in mechanical system design
- Experience using basic machining equipment (mill, lathe)
- Experience or familiarity with ERP software such as SYSPRO or equivalent
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as: machining, welding, metal forming, heat treatments, and working with polymeric materials
- Strong social and communication skills both verbal and written
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.