Manufacturing Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 25, 2026.
Description
HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications. We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic Team!
The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organizational, control, integration, and completion of Manufacturing Engineering projects within an area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Requirements
You will make an impact and be successful in this role with the following skills and responsibilities:
Provide technical support to manufacturing departments.
Ensure that production assembly and test methods are optimized and are consistent in meeting our cost targets.
Develop assembly and detail tooling drawings, floor layouts, and manufacturing cells.
Check drawings and design work as needed.
Assist Materials Department in the selection of vendors.
Establish product acceptance criteria through preproduction runs.
Work with vendors to ensure the most economical manufacturing processes and tooling.
Assist the Quality Department in the development of procedures and work instructions.
Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc. in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determinations of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation, techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Knowledge of design software, database software, MS windows, and MS Word and Excel.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Blueprint interpretation. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance are required. Familiar with computer-based system operation.
Knowledge of APQP, manufacturing and quality processes and capabilities.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Self-starter and Motivator: Able to develop effective relationships with distributors, regional sale managers, and customers.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listens and gets clarification.
Responds well to questions. Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively.
Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
HYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Benefits
HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
· Pet Insurance
· Health Insurance
· 401(k) matching
· Paid Time Off
· Vision Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Life Insurance
· Disability Insurance
· Paid Holidays
NOTE: The position does not offer sponsorship
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