Manufacturing Engineer

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Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems that meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products that fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build, and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce. Every employee has an “at‑will” relationship with Trust Automation.

The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer position is to design and implement product realization processes from prototype through volume manufacturing phases, then continuously analyze and improve those processes to increase product quality, enhance the safety of product and operators, and reduce labor and costs to support projected sales volumes while supporting On Time Delivery (OTD) objectives.

• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Program Manager regarding program, product, process, and schedule directives.
• Design, fabricate, and facilitate the development of product‑specific assembly and test tooling and equipment with ENG and MFGE Technicians.
• Develop workcell layout and tooling/equipment requirements using Lean Six Sigma and 5S+1 principles.
• Establish Value Stream Maps of the build and test processes during early product phases, then iterate those maps during changes in volume and product configurations.
• Work directly with Engineering teams for DFM/DFA input in product design cycles.
• Support procurement activities, inventory management, and capacity planning through ERP BOM reviews and changes with configuration management specialists.
• Serve as or support Trust's primary contacts for suppliers on manufacturing/quality inquiries and issues.
• Assist the MPM in creating production plans through LRIP to allow handoff to Manufacturing with outputs that include Production Lists/BOMs, Work Instructions, assembly and test fixturing, and resource capacity.
• Train/mentor MFG and MFGE team members on assembly and test techniques and methodologies.
• Perform hands‑on assembly and/or testing during Prototype and LRIP phases, performing MFGE Technician duties when needed.
• Once product lines transition to Released Manufacturing, focus on continuous improvements and develop proposals using lean optimization tools and principles.
• Team with Configuration Management to route change proposals through the ISS/DCO/ECO process.
• Identify and chase opportunities to transfer in‑house labor to lower‑cost contract manufacturers, facilitating data and documentation for labor transfer proposals.
• Work alongside Quality personnel to identify and mitigate trending impediments to OTD objectives through quantitative analysis of failure data, then propose robust solutions.
• With Materials and Quality teams, engage current and potential suppliers to identify opportunities in cost and lead time savings while ensuring design intent and part reliability.
• Collaborate with design and test engineering personnel to provide manufacturing feedback and create cost‑saving opportunities through design improvements and automation.
• Recommend disposition for failed components/assemblies via NCR and MRB processes while assessing costs, lead time, and inventory impacts.
• Lead or participate in inter‑ and intra‑departmental teams for focused and actionable solutions during line‑down events (“rapid response”, “tiger” teams).

• Corrective Action (CA)
• Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Engineering Change Order (ECO)
• Document Change Order (DCO)

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 to 5 years experience, or 5 to 9 years related experience.
• Comprehension of mechanical or electrical drawings/schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with Solid Works and PDM Vault file…