Manufacturing & Product Development Engineer

Manufacturing & Product Development Engineer

(Bridge R&D Innovation to Real-World Production)

Position Overview

Do you thrive at the intersection of design and manufacturing Were looking for a Manufacturing & Product Development Engineer who is passionate about bringing cutting-edge designs to this role youll be a key player in transitioning new products from R&D into full production while enhancing the manufacturability of existing designs.

Youll collaborate closely with design engineers manufacturing teams and support staff to optimize processes design tooling and fixtures and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and precision. Our projects range from low-rate high-precision assemblies for military and aerospace applications to high-volume commercial-sector products giving you the chance to work across a diverse set of challenges.

This is an opportunity to see your designs make it into production solve complex problems and make a lasting impact on both our products and processes.

Why Youll Love This Role

• Ownership & Impact: Directly influence how products move from concept to production.

• Variety of Projects: From military-grade precision systems to scalable commercial items no two days are the same.

• Innovation & Growth: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement creativity and hands-on engineering.

• Collaborative Environment: Work side-by-side with R&D engineers production staff and leadership to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to both new and existing products.

• Collaborate with design engineers to identify critical-to-function features and optimize manufacturability.

• Process and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to address production challenges.

• Plan design and roll out manufacturing and assembly processes for new product launches.

• Develop and design production tooling jigs and fixtures to ensure quality and efficiency.

• Write assembly instructions and manufacturing travelers to support production teams.

• Provide hands-on support in setting up and scaling new product lines.

What Were Looking For

• Required:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (minimum GPA 3.3)

  • U.S. Citizenship (due to ITAR requirements)

  • 5 years of experience preferred

  • Strong background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

  • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation

• Preferred Experience:

  • Design of production tooling/fixtures

  • Knowledge of CNC machining sheet metal forming molding tube fabrication and other manufacturing processes

  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T ASME Y14.5)

  • Experience launching or supporting new product lines

Who Succeeds Here

This role is perfect for engineers who:

• Love solving problems and improving processes.

• Enjoy balancing hands-on production support with design work.

• Are motivated to learn adapt and innovate in a fast-paced environment.

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.