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DG Matrix is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the ramp-up of a new facility in Morrisville, NC. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build manufacturing processes from scratch for power electronics products, scaling from first unit to hundreds per year.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and BOMs for power electronics products
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) — translate engineering designs into production-ready processes and tooling requirements
- Define and optimize work cell layouts, cycle times, takt time, and line balancing across production phases
- Own process FMEA (PFMEA) and control plans for assigned product lines
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action using 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Why methodologies for production non-conformances
- Collaborate with Design Engineering on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) improvements
- Support MES/ERP implementation and ensure accurate process data capture on the shop floor
- Track and report yield, throughput, and cycle time KPIs; define and drive improvement actions
- Support equipment procurement, qualification, and process validation for new work cells
- Interface with suppliers on component quality, incoming inspection criteria, and delivery issues
The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and offers day shift with flexibility during ramp-up. This is a salaried position with annual incentive and equity eligibility.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in electronics, power systems, or industrial equipment
- Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why)
- Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and MS Office / Google Suite
- Experience with MES or ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, or similar)
- Strong cross-functional communication skills across design, quality, supply chain, and operations teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in power electronics, inverters, EV, energy storage, or grid infrastructure manufacturing
- Familiarity with UL, IEC, or NFPA standards for power equipment
- Experience scaling production from low-volume to higher-volume manufacturing
- Knowledge of high-voltage assembly and test processes for 3-phase systems
