Manufacturing Engineer

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and seeing the results of your work firsthand? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Vandor and help drive improvements across our manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the process—working alongside Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve quality, increase efficiency, troubleshoot challenges, and support new products and equipment.

Schedule: This is an on-site Monday-Friday, 1st Shift Salary-Exempt position. Core business hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm.

What You'll Do

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes focused on quality, productivity, efficiency, and repeatability
• Lead and support equipment trials, process validation, product qualification, and production launches
• Troubleshoot production challenges and develop practical, data-driven solutions
• Use DOE, SPC, process capability analysis, and other statistical methods to improve process performance
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve yield and throughput while identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve part quality
• Support the sourcing and implementation of new equipment and automation
• Evaluate equipment and tooling performance and recommend improvements, refurbishment, or replacement
• Participate in new product feasibility reviews with a focus on manufacturability, cycle time, reliability, and quality
• Partner across Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to solve equipment, process, and material issues
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to Team Members

Requirements

What We're Looking For

You’ll be a strong fit if you are a self-starter and problem solver who is comfortable balancing independent project work with hands-on collaboration on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• A strong technical background in areas such as Lean manufacturing, tooling, equipment, materials, and quality
• The ability to independently develop new processes and troubleshoot existing production issues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into practical solutions
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working cross-functionally and providing technical leadership to others
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
• A creative mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes and recommend better solutions

Join Our Team

• At Vandor, we value Team Members who are Focused, Mindful, Grateful, and Conscientious and who are committed to learning, sharing knowledge, and helping those around them grow.
• Benefits designed for you!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays – including your birthday!
• Additional benefits and Team Member programs

If you’re ready to put your engineering experience to work in a role where you can make a visible impact on manufacturing performance, apply today to join Vandor as our next Manufacturing Engineer!

Vandor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.