Manufacturing Test & Process Engineer
Location:
[Your Location]
Department:
Engineering / Manufacturing
Reports to: [Hiring Manager Title]
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Manufacturing Test & Process Engineer with an electrical engineering background to support our production and quality assurance teams. This individual will be a hands-on problem solver who can design, develop, and maintain test and assembly fixtures, troubleshoot production issues, ensure compliance with aerospace/defense quality standards, and work cross-functionally with engineers, operators, auditors, and customers.This is a unique role that blends technical expertise, creativity, and practical shop-floor experience.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-mix, low-volume, high-reliability environment and bring both engineering rigor and common-sense troubleshooting to complex manufacturing challenges.
Key Responsibilities
·Design, develop, and maintain electrical test fixtures, mold/potting fixtures, and assembly tooling.·Support production by testing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues with electrical components and assemblies.·Collaborate with QA to investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.·Generate and maintain test documentation, drawings, and manufacturing instructions.·Support final data package reviews and customer/auditor interactions.·Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and customers to meet delivery and compliance goals.·Apply industry standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 in daily work.·Train and mentor production team members on proper test and assembly practices.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).·3–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or process engineering in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics.·Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills with electrical assemblies.·Experience developing test fixtures, assembly jigs, and potting/molding tools.·Familiarity with AS9100, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and aerospace/defense quality standards.·Ability to create and interpret drawings, schematics, and work instructions.·Excellent communication skills; able to interact confidently with auditors, customers, and internal teams.·Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to apply both technical knowledge and practical reasoning to production challenges.
Preferred Experience
·Previous experience in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical electronics manufacturing.·Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement, lean practices, and root cause/corrective action methodologies.·Proficiency in CAD or other design tools for fixture development.iNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.
75000.00 To 105000.00 (USD) Annually
