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Position: Manufacturing Engineer IV Division: Innovative Solutions Group (ISG)
Department: Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering (Team 4 – electrical engineering focused)
Status: Full-Time
Nomad GCS is currently seeking a Level IV Manufacturing Engineer. Please note the Level IV Expectation in red below.
Overview: Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters. We seek a candidate that is self-inspired to learn and demonstrates a high degree of customer service while positively contributing to our team.
The Manufacturing Engineers (MFEs) at Nomad GCS play a crucial role in supporting the engineering and production processes by identifying and planning for the design, process, and tooling challenges that arise during production. MFEs have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering. This position requires electrical engineering experience with strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
MFEs will collaborate on new projects within the broader engineering scope, including outside their primary areas of expertise. Being able to learn on-the-fly is required. All solutions must adhere to or exceed Nomad’s standards of safety, efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Career Growth:
Manufacturing Engineers at Nomad GCS progress through five levels based on:
Advancement is supported through hands-on project ownership, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and alignment with Nomad’s Core Values.
Organizational Structure: Nomad Engineering is organized into Teams and Disciplines within the Innovative Solutions Division.
Teams:
Disciplines:
MFEs operate primarily within Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering (Team 4) while also supporting:
Team 4 contains both MFEs and IEs. These roles are differentiated in that the MFEs are to focus on how we build the product correctly and repeatably, whereas the IEs are to focus on how we build it efficiently and at scale. The open position on Team 4 is for an MFE with an electrical engineering background.
Basic Knowledge Desired – All Levels:
Core Responsibilities – All Levels:
Level Expectations:
Manufacturing Engineer I – Entry / Developing
Primary Focus: Learning and applying core manufacturability standards while supporting accurate execution of DFM, documentation, and basic tooling activities.
Progression Signal: Learns quickly, reduces Production and Engineering rework, and completes assigned tasks correctly with decreasing supervision.
Manufacturing Engineer II – Independent Contributor
Independently perform DFM reviews for small to mid-sized assemblies.
Develop and maintain standard work documentation.
Design and implement moderate-complexity tooling and fixtures.
Analyze Change Requests and prepare impact summaries for approval.
Support production troubleshooting with minimal oversight.
Conduct and document formal test setups and validation procedures.
Improve manufacturing documentation clarity and standardization.
Estimate engineering effort and manage assigned priorities.
2–5 years manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience.
Primary Focus: Independently delivering manufacturable solutions that reduce rework, clarify engineering intent, and improve production stability.
Progression Signal: Can be trusted to deliver manufacturable solutions without close supervision and consistently improves Production and Engineering outcomes.
Manufacturing Engineer III – Advanced / System-Level
Lead manufacturability strategy for full platforms or major subsystems.
Own tolerance analysis, fixture design, tooling studies, and process documentation for complex builds.
Anticipate production risks and proactively mitigate them during digital design.
Lead root cause analysis efforts for production or field failures.
Approve or review lower-level MFE DFM recommendations.
Optimize designs for cost, repeatability, serviceability, and safety.
Mentor MFE I–II team members on tooling, DFM, and production standards.
Drive measurable efficiency improvements across departments.
5–8 years manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
Electrical Engineering Experience
Advanced system-level electrical design and integration experience across power distribution, control systems, and communications architectures.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability involving complex electrical, integration, manufacturing, and field issues.
Ability to architect and optimize AC/DC electrical systems, wiring strategies, protection schemes, and control interfaces.
Skilled in reviewing, approving, and improving engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable electrical standards, codes, and best practices including NEC, UL, IEC, and safety compliance requirements.
Experience supporting production environments, resolving technical issues, and improving manufacturability and serviceability of designs.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with mechanical engineering, software, IT integration, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
Experience leading validation activities, system testing, and failure investigations.
Strong technical communication and project coordination skills with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
Proficient with ECAD tools, electrical documentation systems, and engineering change management processes.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities, technical risk, and engineering deliverables on complex programs.
Primary Focus: Owning manufacturability strategy at the subsystem or platform level to prevent production risk and improve build repeatability
Progression Signal: Regularly prevents production problems before they occur and raises the manufacturability standard for the team.
Manufacturing Engineer IV – Senior / Technical Lead
Own manufacturing architecture and standardization across multiple product lines.
Define and refine Nomad’s manufacturing standards, tooling libraries, and modular build strategies.
Lead high-risk or complex build programs from prototype through release.
Balance competing constraints (schedule, cost, manufacturability, safety).
Serve as primary manufacturing authority during cross-functional reviews.
Drive capital equipment recommendations and manufacturing technology adoption.
Coach and mentor MFEs and production leaders.
Recognized internally as a go-to expert for complex production challenges.
8–12+ years advanced manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
Electrical Engineering Experience
Expert system-level electrical design and integration experience across power distribution, control systems, and communications architectures.
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability involving complex electrical, integration, manufacturing, and field issues.
Ability to architect and optimize AC/DC electrical systems, wiring strategies, protection schemes, and control interfaces.
Skilled in reviewing, approving, and improving engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and test procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable electrical standards, codes, and best practices including NEC, UL, IEC, and safety compliance requirements.
Experience supporting multiple production environments, resolving technical issues, and improving manufacturability and serviceability of designs.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with mechanical engineering, software, IT integration, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
Experience leading validation activities, system testing, and failure investigations.
Excellent technical communication and project coordination skills with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
Proficient with ECAD tools, electrical documentation systems, and engineering change management processes.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage conflicting priorities, technical risk, and engineering deliverables on complex programs.
Primary Focus: Defining and standardizing manufacturing architecture, tooling ecosystems, and cross-platform manufacturability best practices.
Progression Signal: Others rely on this engineer’s judgment for high-impact manufacturing decisions.
Manufacturing Engineer V – Principal / Strategic Leader
Primary Focus: Shaping long-term manufacturing strategy, scalability, and technical direction across the enterprise.
Progression Signal: Shapes how Nomad builds tomorrow—not just how it builds today.
Basic Knowledge Progression:
Visual Progression Ladder:
Level
Scope
Authority
Impact
I
Task-Level
Learns standards
Reduces rework
II
Assembly-Level
Independent execution
Improves production reliability
III
System-Level
Technical mentor
Prevents production failures
IV
Platform-Level
Technical authority
Standardizes manufacturing
V
Enterprise-Level
Strategic leader
Shapes how Nomad builds
Physical Demands:
Working Environment:
Qualifications & Experience:
Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.