Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Production support

Support daily production on the floor, helping operators and technicians work through process and equipment issues as they come up

Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis on production problems, learning structured problem-solving methods along the way

Conduct time studies and line balancing analysis to identify bottlenecks

Support installation, setup, and debug of tooling, fixtures, and test equipment

Documentation and standards

Write and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and visual aids for assembly and test stations

Maintain process documentation and keep it current as processes evolve

Support first-article inspection and process validation activities

Help build and maintain training materials for production operators

Data and analysis

Collect and analyze production data on cycle time, yield, downtime, and defects

Build and maintain reports and dashboards that show how the line is performing

Track quality trends and flag emerging issues to the engineering team

Support continuous improvement projects with data and analysis

Collaboration and growth

Partner with our manufacturing teams in China to learn established processes and help adapt them to the Atlanta site

Work with quality, supply chain, and design engineering on issues that cross team lines

Take ownership of assigned stations, processes, or improvement projects as you gain experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Strong hands-on aptitude — you're comfortable with tools, mechanical assembly, and taking things apart to understand them. Experience from labs, capstone projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, internships, co-ops, or personal builds all count

Ability to read mechanical drawings and bills of materials

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel

Strong written communication skills — a good portion of this job is writing instructions other people have to follow

A proactive, curious mindset and willingness to spend most of your time on the production floor

Based in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta metro area; this role is onsite

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, assembly, or a production environment

Coursework or project experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement

Familiarity with products that combine mechanical, electrical, and software systems — robotics, automotive, or industrial equipment

CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar)

Exposure to ERP or MES systems

Mandarin and English bilingual proficiency

Willingness to travel internationally for training