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Anchor Quest

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Anchor Quest, Austin

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Anchor Quest is partnering with a fast-growing technology company in the clean energy and electrified powertrain sector. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help transform advanced mechanical designs into efficient, high-quality assembly operations. Are you a process-driven manufacturing engineer who thrives on turning innovation into scalable production?

This is a unique opportunity to work with a team dedicated to developing cutting-edge products that push the boundaries of electric mobility and sustainable manufacturing.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Prototype to Production : Collaborate with engineering and industrialization teams to develop prototype build processes and scale them into repeatable, production-level operations.
  • Process Design & Optimization : Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of assembly processes for engines, generators, and electric motor components.
  • Lean Manufacturing : Champion lean initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality across the production floor.
  • Tooling & Automation : Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and contribute to the implementation of automation into key manufacturing processes.
  • Technical Guidance : Act as the subject matter expert for assembly processes and provide hands-on support to production teams.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership : Drive initiatives with cross-disciplinary teams including design, supply chain, and operations to ensure manufacturability, quality, and scalability


What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within powertrain, engine, generator, or electric motor assembly
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s or MBA a plus)
  • Experience scaling prototype operations into production environments
  • Strong background in lean manufacturing , Kaizen , DOE , FMEA , and root cause analysis
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (NX preferred), GD&T , and design for manufacturability
  • Experience designing and specifying production tooling, jigs, fixtures
  • Knowledge of MES , aerospace or automotive manufacturing standards (AS9100, ISO9001, QS9000)
  • Bonus: Familiarity with additive manufacturing and advanced automation systems


Why Join?

  • Work on innovative hardware products that have a meaningful environmental impact
  • Be part of a collaborative team of engineers and builders who are scaling a next-generation production environment
  • Influence core manufacturing strategies from the ground up
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Dog friendly environment