Manufacturing Engineer - Cable & Wire Harnesses

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Position Overview:

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Are you someone who has a passion for how things work, designing mechanical and electrical solutions, and streamlining production for efficiency? CME is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with experience in integrated systems-such as cables/wire harnesses, machine tools, robots, power supplies, and test equipment-who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead or support multiple, simultaneous engineering projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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• Read and interpret specifications to create or revise drawings, part lists, and bills of materials (BOMs).
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• Use ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) to manage BOMs and production data.
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• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues alongside assembly teams using common-sense or innovative approaches.
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• Author and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, system specs, and customer-specific requirements.
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• Participate in and contribute to design reviews to enhance product manufacturability and documentation accuracy.
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• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities by improving processes, procedures, and eliminating waste.
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• Recommend improvements to products, equipment, technology, staffing, or facilities to leadership.
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• Support job estimation and quotation preparation.
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• Provide task-focused communication and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet performance, cost, and schedule targets.
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• Maintain quality standards and train others to ensure consistency and adherence to specifications.
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• Exercise directive leadership based on technical expertise, with close follow-up when delegating critical tasks.
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Minimum Requirements:

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• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
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• Experience: 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in electrical and/or mechanical systems, including cables, power supplies, or test equipment.
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• Regulatory Compliance: Positions at CME require access to controlled goods and technologies under ITAR or EAR, and therefore applicants must be "U.S. Persons" as defined by these regulations. In compliance with federal law, CME only hires individuals who meet U.S. employment eligibility requirements and pass E-Verify; we cannot accept applicants on student or temporary work visas.
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• Assessments: Predictive Index Behavioral & Cognitive Assessments.
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Work Environment and Travel:

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• Work Environment: Primarily office-based.
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• Travel: Occasional travel (0%–5%) may be required.
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About CME :

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Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is a 28-year-old award-winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom-engineered and build-to-print/spec products and systems. Our team collaborates with aerospace/defense and industrial customers to produce cables & wire harnesses, power supplies & distribution equipment, and special test equipment. CME's products are utilized by the US military and various industries worldwide.

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CME operates on the EOS System, focusing on a Culture of Accountability through our 5 Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves Customers – Protects CME.

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To learn more about our company culture, please visit: CME Careers - Culture of Accountability and click on the "Culture of Accountability" tab.

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Equal Opportunity Employment :

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Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to , , , (including , , and ), , , , genetic information, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected class under federal or Florida law.

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