Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive Product Development

Manufacturing (Design) Engineer – Automotive Product Development

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 Base + Annual Bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing (Design) Engineer to take full ownership of automotive components from initial concept through end-of-life.

This role blends theoretical engineering expertise with real-world manufacturing execution . You will rapidly prototype, design, source, and implement parts, tooling, and fixtures that support high-quality, efficient vehicle production.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy working across design, prototyping, and the production floor—bringing ideas from concept to reality.

What You’ll Do

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Own products from concept through production, ramp-up, and end-of-life

• Rapidly prototype components and assemblies

• Design parts, tooling, fixtures, and templates for manufacturability and cost

• Source materials and manufacturing services from qualified suppliers

• Lead production implementation, equipment qualification, and operator training

Engineering & Problem Solving

• Apply first-principles engineering to complex manufacturing challenges

• Analyze and optimize processes for quality, safety, and efficiency

• Develop innovative tooling and assembly solutions

• Create and maintain specifications, work instructions, and drawings

Hands-On Manufacturing Support

• Build prototypes and troubleshoot using hand tools and design systems

• Support equipment operation and maintenance needs

• Work directly on the production floor

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality Engineering on inspection and compliance

• Work with Operations to improve flow, uptime, and throughput

• Communicate technical concepts clearly across teams

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field

• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes

• First-principles problem-solving ability

• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools

• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design

• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and templates

• Ability to read and create engineering drawings

• Strong project management and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments

• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

• Familiarity with ISO/TS 16949, APQP, and PPAP

• Supplier development experience

• Machining, welding, or fabrication experience

Key Competencies

• Systems-level thinking and holistic problem solving

• Hands-on, shop-floor mindset

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent collaboration and communication

• High ownership and accountability

• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and product development—bringing innovative automotive components from concept to production.

You will have direct ownership, visibility, and impact across the entire lifecycle.

Interested?

Apply today to help shape the next generation of automotive products through hands-on engineering excellence.