Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer at Hyper Solutions is responsible for supporting and optimizing manufacturing operations across a network of U.S.-based contract manufacturing partners. This role focuses on driving process efficiency, cost effectiveness, and quality performance for mission-critical electrical power distribution products.

Working closely with internal Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, this position provides technical leadership to contract manufacturers, supports new product introductions and production ramp-ups, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to ensure scalable, compliant, and high-performing manufacturing processes.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contract manufacturers across the U.S.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing partners to ensure process capability, quality, and compliance with Hyper standards.
• Lead process audits, supplier evaluations, and production readiness assessments.
• Develop and maintain production work instructions, inspection procedures, and training materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support production start-ups, first article builds, and process validation activities.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and capital requirements; provide recommendations for cost reduction and investment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain on process improvements, yield, and reliability initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for complex production and quality issues.
• Assist with design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly reviews.
• Support documentation and standardization of manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Provide on-site support at contract manufacturer locations for training, audits, and ramp-up activities.