Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000/year

Work Location: Onsite

Work Schedule: Week One- 7:00AM-4:30PM Monday – Thursday, 7:00AM-3:30PM Friday. Week Two-7:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Thursday and Friday “off day”.

Reports to: Vice President

ABOUT US

Thomas Electronics, located in Clyde, NY, with additional facilities in Addison, Illinois and Genlis, France, is seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our growing team. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we take pride in fostering a workplace where commitment, teamwork, and customer focus are valued every day.

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to make an impact in their work and contribute to a company that values quality, innovation, and integrity.

In addition to a dynamic and supportive work environment, Thomas Electronics offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:

•Paid holidays

•Paid Time Off (PTO)

•Medical, dental, and vision coverage

•401(k) with company match

•Company-paid short-term disability

•A 9/80 work schedule (enjoy every other Friday off!)

Join us and build a rewarding career with a company that invests in you.

This is an exciting, hands-on role involving significant responsibility and exposure to all facets of manufacturing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, process reliability, and operational efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and continuously improving a wide range of manufacturing processes. These processes include chemical coatings, vacuum coatings, mechanical assembly, vacuum operations, glass fabrication, polishing, and encapsulation within a job‑shop, labor‑intensive environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved yield, product quality, and overall process efficiency.
• Implement process improvements by developing, testing, and validating changes using sound engineering practices. 
• Identify, evaluate, and implement upgraded metrology tools and production equipment to enhance accuracy, consistency, and throughput. 
• Develop detailed process and equipment specifications, ensuring clarity for internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers. 
• Support suppliers in the delivery of materials, components, and equipment by providing technical guidance and requirements. 
• Communicate and collaborate with customers to obtain necessary approvals for process modifications and ensure changes meet all requirements.
• Manage existing process control software, ensuring stability, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Identify and introduce improved process control software solutions to support enhanced monitoring, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop comprehensive program or project plans to drive initiatives to completion in a thorough timely, and organized manner.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel to company manufacturing sites, customers, suppliers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Three plus years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of equipment and process control software.
• Analytical skills with ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly walks, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work areas may or may not be climate‑controlled and can expose employees to a variety of weather elements depending on season and operational needs.
• The position will work primarily in both an office and manufacturing environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Thomas Electronics, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.