Client Overview:
Our client is a growing materials company currently expanding their commercialization and production operations efforts, and they are looking to add a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to their team. Salary/Hourly Rate$80k - $95kPosition Overview The Manufacturing Operations Engineer will help support the expansion and day-to-day execution of a sustainable manufacturing operation. This position serves as a link between engineering, production, quality, supply chain, fulfillment, and operational teams.
Responsibilities Of The Manufacturing Operations Engineer:- Support the buildout of new equipment and site infrastructure, from technical review and procurement through installation, startup, and setting of operating parameters, working closely with outside vendors.
- Run and troubleshoot production and testing equipment, and arrange upkeep, calibration, and outside service support.
- Write and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation spanning warehouse, testing, production, and partner-run operations.
- Plan and schedule daily operations, balancing output, capacity, stock levels, and order commitments.
- Keep inventory and order records accurate in the company's business system, including lot traceability, location tracking, transfers, and material usage.
- Choose which stock to allocate to customer orders by weighing quality, availability, and cost.
- Prepare outbound orders with the supply chain team, covering timing, packaging, paperwork, and dispatch.
- Organize product testing, from sample prep through data collection, comparison of outcomes, and reporting of results.
- Contribute to technical assessments and process reviews at company sites and at external production partners.
- Support product launches and other cross-team initiatives with technical and operational input.
- Assist with small-scale processing equipment used for development, evaluation, and sample work.
- Handle hands-on materials work such as receiving, staging, sorting, trimming, and packing. Step in on warehouse and shipping tasks during busy periods, including operating powered material-handling equipment after training.
- Travel periodically, including internationally, for extended onsite assignments supporting equipment setup and issue resolution.
- Required Experience/Skills For The Manufacturing Operations Engineer
- Roughly 2-5 years of related professional or hands-on experience in a manufacturing, distribution, testing, or equipment-focused setting.
- Sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to juggle several priorities at once, manage schedules, and make practical calls on stock and order fulfillment.
- Clear technical writing, with the ability to produce straightforward procedures and instructions.
- Comfort with physically active work alongside technical and planning duties.
- Openness to learning business-system software, technical systems, and material-handling equipment.
- Ability and willingness to travel, including internationally, for extended stretches.
- Preferred Experience/Skills For The Manufacturing Operations Engineer
- Hands-on background in production, warehousing, order fulfillment, quality, testing, or equipment support.
- Experience with ERP software.
- Experience working with equipment vendors, service providers, or outsourced manufacturers.
- Exposure to project coordination or capital-equipment work.
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent relevant professional or hands-on experience may also be considered.
Benefits:
Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
