What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Aegis Power Systems, Inc.?
Why Join Aegis Power Systems, Inc.?
Aegis Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures rugged, high-reliability power conversion solutions for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will join a collaborative engineering team helping bring innovative products from prototype through production. At Aegis, your ideas directly improve manufacturing performance and product quality, your impact is both visible and measurable.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes supporting prototype, low-volume, and medium-volume production. This role focuses on improving efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing performance while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement and thrives in a cross-functional environment spanning Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Productio
What You Will Do:
Process Development & Optimization
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies
- Improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and eliminate bottlenecks using Lean manufacturing principles
- Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing workflows
- Design production workstations, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
- Support AOI, conformal coating, and other automated manufacturing processes
- Perform Gage R&R, process capability studies, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements
- Support capital equipment projects while maintaining safety and quality standards
Quality & Process Engineering
- Support AOI, conformal coating, and other automated manufacturing processes
- Perform Gage R&R, process capability studies, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements
- Support capital equipment projects while maintaining safety and quality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and statistical analysis
- Knowledge of CAD, manufacturing tooling, automation, and production processes
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing engineering experience in electronics, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
- Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC standards, or electronics manufacturing
Who Succeeds in This Role
- A hands-on engineer who enjoys working on the production floor, not just at a desk
- Passionate about continuous improvement and eliminating inefficiency
- Analytical and data-driven when solving process and quality problems
- A clear communicator who collaborates well across engineering, quality, and production teams
- Organized and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA & FSA options
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan
- Professional Development Assistance
Work Location
Murphy, NC – Onsite
This position is subject to ITAR requirements and requires U.S. Person status. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.