Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly & Secondary Equipment

Location: Automotive Manufacturing Facility
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Markdom is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes associated with assembly operations, secondary equipment, auxiliary tooling, and production stations outside of the injection molding press.

This position will focus on developing, troubleshooting, improving, and launching equipment used after the molding process, including assembly stations, fixtures, poka-yoke devices, testing equipment, material handling systems, and other secondary manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate has experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment and enjoys working directly on the plant floor with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, improve, and support assembly stations and secondary manufacturing processes.
• Develop and improve fixtures, tooling, gauges, and auxiliary equipment used outside of injection molding presses.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, fixtures, sensors, and assembly-related issues.
• Support the launch and installation of new manufacturing equipment and assembly cells.
• Develop efficient manufacturing layouts, workstations, and material flow.
• Improve cycle time, ergonomics, quality, scrap, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Implement error-proofing and poka-yoke solutions to prevent manufacturing defects.
• Work with equipment and tooling suppliers on specifications, builds, installations, and equipment modifications.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process documentation, layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality concerns.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, and Process Engineering.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in automotive, plastics, assembly, or high-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with assembly equipment, fixtures, tooling, automation, and secondary manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with CAD, equipment layouts, and manufacturing drawings preferred.
• Experience with sensors, pneumatics, robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, or automated assembly systems is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor and collaborate across multiple departments.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a practical, hands-on engineer who can take ownership of manufacturing equipment from the injection molding press through final assembly. This individual should be comfortable identifying production problems, developing solutions, working with equipment suppliers, and implementing improvements directly on the plant floor.

Apply today to join a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment where you can directly impact safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing performance.

Markdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.