Manufacturing Engineer in Austin

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Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: East Austin, TX (100% Onsite)

Night Shift – Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM (with potential for overtime)

Employment Type: Contract

New Iron is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join a fast-paced manufacturing team in Austin, TX. This 100% onsite role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining test processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies in a dynamic production environment.

The ideal candidate brings foundational electrical and mechanical experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a drive to improve quality and efficiency through data-driven methods and continuous improvement.

This role requires standing for extended periods, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, distinction, and using hand/power tools in potentially noisy environments. Work may take place in a cleanroom, requiring appropriate PPE including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains fabrication processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

• Coordinates with engineering teams on product releases, improvements, and engineering change requests.

• Estimates costs, sets time standards, and recommends tooling/process needs; applies DFx to cut costs and boost quality.

• Creates test procedures and specs with design/software teams; supports test fixture design and sourcing.

• Collects operational/test data, evaluates results, and drives corrective/continuous improvements.

• Assesses work methods/policies, updates processes/documentation, and performs root cause analysis with reports.

• Conducts PFMECA for new product development.

Required:

• 1+ years of relevant experience

• Electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting experience

• Proficiency with engineering functions/tools in computer applications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering-based, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering)

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Manufacturing experience (desired across technical areas)

• Data analytics capabilities (desired)

• Ability to solve straightforward problems using technical experience, judgment, and precedents

• Expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline with broadening capabilities

• Understanding of key business drivers to accomplish work effectively

• Informal guidance to new team members (no formal supervisory responsibilities)

• Impacts quality of own work and team output; works within established guidelines and policies

• Clear communication of complex information in straightforward situations

This is a hands-on, 100% onsite opportunity to contribute to manufacturing excellence in a high-volume production environment. Principals only.

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