Manufacturing Engineer

About the company Our client is a manufacturing company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take ownership of engineering projects on a production floor, blending software and hardware know-how to keep operations running smoothly. You will judge what is worth building as priorities change and deliver practical tools with a measurable effect on the business. What you'll do - Lead production-facing projects from idea through delivery, choosing the right mix of software and hardware. - Develop and refine internal systems that support day-to-day plant operations, including pricing, planning, automation and reporting. - Decide what to build and what to drop as priorities move quickly. - Learn the business thoroughly during your first month. - Deliver polished, easy-to-use tools within about three months. - Demonstrate measurable gains in revenue, speed, retention and overall efficiency by around six months. Requirements What we're looking for - 2 to 5 years of experience, ideally in early-stage, small-team or growing-product settings rather than a long corporate career. - Hands-on experience creating technology that has to work alongside physical equipment and real production limits. - A versatile, broad-skilled engineer who picks whichever technical route gets results. - Confidence owning complete systems and projects independently. - Fluency with modern AI tools to speed up your work. - Strong self-direction and a focus on results. - A collaborative, team-first attitude, openness to feedback and positive energy. - Readiness for a demanding, in-person working pace. Bonus points - Hardware background, such as vision or sensor work. - Experience with student engineering teams, rocketry or engineering competitions. - Experience at an equipment manufacturer or a modern digital manufacturing business. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 120,000 to 200,000 per year - Health, dental and vision coverage Location and work model - Detroit, MI, United States - Los Angeles, CA, United States - On-site - Full-time