Ainsley Search Group is hiring: Manufacturing / New Product Development Engineer

Ainsley Search Group is partnering with a precision manufacturing organization that supports highly regulated industries including aerospace, medical, defense, and power generation.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being close to the manufacturing process, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions by translating engineering concepts into stable, repeatable manufacturing processes
• Evaluate and improve existing production processes to increase efficiency, yield, and product consistency
• Develop, maintain, and update process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and process maps
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams, troubleshooting process issues and minimizing downtime
• Monitor process performance using data, SPC, and KPIs, implementing corrective actions when trends or issues arise
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with equipment upgrades, process changes, and capital improvement projects
• Support process validation, qualification, and change management activities
• Train operators and technicians on new processes, equipment, and best practices
• Ensure manufacturing processes align with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 1–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production-focused engineering role
• Hands-on experience supporting shop-floor operations in a discrete manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, and root cause analysis tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, technicians, and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and managing multiple priorities