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Manufacturing Engineer

Posted February 16, 2026
Direct Hire

Job Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 Annually (Depending on Experience)
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a 401k match, as well as a safe and clean working environment.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Ashland, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00 Annually (Depending on Experience)
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

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