Manufacturing Process Engineer

Join our Binghamton, NY team as an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer and build your career through hands-on experience supporting the production of electronic and electro-mechanical products.

Working alongside engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams, you will support process development and optimization, new product introduction, tooling and fixture design, and continuous improvement initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to solve real-world manufacturing challenges while improving product quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and production performance.

This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate or early-career engineer who is curious, hands-on, collaborative, and eager to grow their technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, including workflow and equipment layout.
• Design and deploy tooling and fixtures to improve production efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
• Evaluate manufacturing needs and assist in the justification of capital equipment investments to support capacity and process improvements.
• Partner with Design Engineering to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability (DFM) and successfully transitioned into production.
• Participate in the introduction and implementation of new products into the production environment, including validation of processes, tooling, and documentation.
• Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve yield and throughput.
• Become the SME for various processes and equipment on the manufacturing floor. Provide operator feedback geared towards quality improvement.
• Train and support manufacturing personnel on processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Sales to achieve business and operational objectives.

Job Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline

Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a technical production environment
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with CAD tools for mechanical design, tooling development, and interpretation of drawings
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including moderate noise and occasional fumes

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 100,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Binghamton