JPC - 202369 - Engineering - Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary: Manufacturing Engineer – 2nd Shift | Ocala, FL

About the Role

Join our Ocala Operations team as a Manufacturing Engineer, focusing on high-mix, high-volume circuit card, wiring harness, and electro-assembly production. In this dynamic environment, you will play a pivotal role in driving process stability, enhancing productivity, and ensuring top-tier product quality across multi-shift facilities. This position operates on 2nd shift hours (4:00 pm – 2:30 am), offering hands-on opportunities for growth and impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for wiring harness production.

• Lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and reduce defects and rework.

• Collaborate with operations and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

• Evaluate equipment performance; recommend upgrades or automation enhancements.

• Document and standardize work instructions, process parameters, and best practices.

• Required Skills and Experience

• Engineering degree with 5+ years’ cable and harness manufacturing experience per IPC-A-620 standards, or 10+ years’ relevant experience without a degree.

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience with benchtop cable and harness equipment (wire strippers, Cirris testers, automatic crimpers, F crimp processing).

• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.

• Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced automation integration.

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

• Prior leadership or mentorship in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunities for career growth within a leading manufacturing operation.

• Exposure to cutting-edge production technologies and process improvement initiatives.

• Supportive, team-driven work environment with multi-shift collaboration.

• How to Apply Ready to take your manufacturing engineering career to the next level? Submit your application with a current resume detailing your relevant experience.