Manufacturing Engineer III

Manufacturing Engineers are a core component of the engineering team, serving as the technical authority for design for manufacturability and for transitioning best in class products into mass production. Manufacturing Engineers work closely with other Engineers, Program Managers, Assembly Operations, Machinists, Quality Engineers, external partners, and the customers to ensure Wilcox delivers a product that our customer can trust his/her life with.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides design for manufacturability feedback to mechanical engineers throughout the product development process.
• Supports the development of team members by providing constructive technical feedback.
• Demonstrates the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback.
• Assists in the preparation of prototypes, and documents viable assembly processes during engineering builds.
• Conducts hands-on testing in laboratory or field settings to evaluate the performance, durability, and functionality of systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Identifies any design flaws during testing and helps refine solutions.
• Ensures ease of assembly and cost-effectiveness in the mechanical design process.
• Identifies areas for improvement in assembly and manufacturing processes and contributes to the development and implementation of best practices.
• Implements process changes and improvements.
• Maintains organized records of design changes, testing results, and engineering decisions for future reference and traceability.
• Assists in the preparation of project schedules for manufacturing engineering tasks, ensuring efficient use of time and budget.
• Tracks project progress for manufacturing engineering tasks, regularly prepares reports, and ensures that deadlines are met, with moderate supervision to stay on schedule.
• Presents results and reports to senior level management and/or external parties.
• Stays up to date with the latest mechanical engineering trends, tools, and technologies, and incorporates them into the team’s design and development processes with management support.
• Conducts time and motion studies to optimize workflows.
• Diagnoses and resolves issues in production lines.
• Provides technical support to the production team to minimize downtime.
• Collects and analyzes process data to monitor performance.
• Uses statistical tools to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for efficiency gains.
• Assists in the training of operators on new processes or equipment.
• Helps monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Prepares engineering documentation such as drawings, root cause/ corrective action documents, and technical reports.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications & Requirements 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing).
• 3 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks to design complex systems.
• Ability to work on complex projects with moderate supervision.
• Strong ability to conduct and document root cause / corrective action.
• Strong ability to document test results and write a conclusion statement.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the product development process.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• 5 years of Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience with military standards, specifically MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810.
• Experience with laser systems, night vision/imaging systems, or target location systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally, for handling parts and prototypes.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to perform physical tests and handle tools/equipment used for prototyping.
• Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position. 

**Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.