Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical) to join our dynamic team at FORT. This role is not just about technical excellence but about embodying the mindset of "Accomplish the Impossible," prioritizing ownership, fostering collaboration, and demonstrating resilience and innovation. As part of our team, you'll actively contribute to creating a workplace culture of excellence, alignment, and shared success while driving the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical components and systems manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for electrical systems and components, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, transitioning designs from prototype to full-scale production while embodying our "Build Together" ethos.
• Analyze and improve existing processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and align with engineering standards.
• Develop and implement automation and control systems to streamline operations, solving problems with creativity and innovation.

Process Ownership

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electrical systems in manufacturing equipment and production lines, leveraging insights to solve problems confidently and efficiently.
• Create detailed work instructions, process documentation, and training materials to ensure team alignment.
• Specify and procure tools, equipment, and technology for electrical manufacturing processes while proactively seeking feedback to refine workflows.

Continuous Improvement & Quality

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for process-related quality issues, demonstrating introspection and adaptability.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and recommend process improvements focusing on excellence.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, reinforcing a culture of accountability and high-quality results.
• Own all Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) locally and at contract manufacturer sites, ensuring rigorous quality assurance.

Cultural & Behavioral Impact

• Drive to Win: Demonstrates relentless hunger for positive outcomes, pushing boundaries to accomplish what’s often impossible.
• Ownership: Takes full responsibility for role execution, prioritizing tasks using tools like the Eisenhower matrix to drive effective outcomes.
• Communication: Clearly articulates ideas and seeks alignment with colleagues to foster trust, collaboration, and shared success.
• Feedback & Growth: Actively seeks and applies feedback, ensuring personal and organizational growth through reflection and innovation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with diverse teams to drive alignment and achieve company-wide goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in roles focused on electrical systems or components.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, control systems, and automation technologies.
• Proficiency in Electrical Design Software (Altium experience is a plus).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a creative approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and drive alignment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing test fixtures.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory compliance for electrical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other process optimization tools.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to be onsite 100% of the time.

At FORT, being a Electrical Manufacturing Engineer means more than technical expertise—it means being part of a team that embraces resilience, introspection, and collaboration to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Join us to make an impact and help "Accomplish the Impossible."