Manufacturing Engineer

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom‑made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

The Manufacturing Engineer contributes technical manufacturing, project management skills, and process excellence thinking to our Operations and New Product Introduction teams. This role combines collaboration with both external and internal customers with active participation and leadership of assigned projects that create and refine our manufacturing methods, designs, and documentation to continually improve our efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and cost for our product lines.

• Assist cross‑functional teams (engineering, operations, purchasing, customer service, and quality) in meeting production and company objectives.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including set‑up, documentation, and basic process verification.
• Develop and refine operational drawings, overlays, and processes to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in building, maintaining, and improving simple tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing and testing.
• Support review of non‑conforming materials (NCMR) by gathering data, documenting issues, and assisting with disposition activities.
• Manage and execute engineering change notices (ECNs) with precision and attention to detail.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis methods to solve problems with documented results.
• May be called to lead new projects from development through delivery with responsibility for long‑term cost, quality, and delivery.
• Directly supports the qualification and validation activities associated with manufacturing equipment and special processes.
• Designs and implements robust production processes and methods assuring that process capabilities are adequate to support business needs.
• Develops work instructions and necessary documentation to train associates and sustain manufacturing proficiencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science plus three years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with CAD software such as Solid Works or Creo preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and use of standard tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with reading technical drawings, work instructions, and basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., medical device, automotive, aerospace) or quality standards such as ISO 13485 is a plus.

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close‑knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

• A self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Someone who accepts assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team‑oriented approach
• Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Working for a thriving, performance‑based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature‑controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.