Manufacturing Engineer - Precision - Portland, ME

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on support to manufacturing operations, helping drive the efficient production of high-quality products. This role is responsible for equipment design and improvement, process optimization, troubleshooting, tooling coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

• Design, build, and implement manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Develop equipment modifications and process improvements.
• Identify equipment needs and support capital equipment purchases.
• Research and evaluate equipment vendors and solutions.
• Develop standardized work instructions and training materials.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process-related issues.
• Partner with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate tooling, fixturing, repairs, and tool room priorities.
• Create and maintain production standards and operating procedures.
• Track production performance and refine manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Create and modify engineering prints and documentation.
• Support machine operators and production personnel as needed.
• Create work orders and coordinate repair and rebuild activities.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement and project teams., My client is a leading precision manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development. The company offers a collaborative environment where engineers play a direct role in improving manufacturing performance and supporting long-term growth.
• Hands-on manufacturing engineering role
• Lead equipment and process improvements
• Strong exposure to capital projects
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Career growth and development opportunities, The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in developing, optimizing, and launching manufacturing processes for high-volume precision-machined components. This ind…
• 18 hours ago
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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and precision measurement tools.
• Familiarity with SPC methodologies; DOE experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and process improvements.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and collaborating across departments.

• $100,000-120,000 per year