Manufacturing Engineer - Night Shift

CBC is recruiting a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for a night-shift opportunity with an established manufacturer in the Richmond, Virginia area. This on-site role is centered on production-floor problem solving, equipment and process improvement, and project execution in a custom, high-mix manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with operators, maintenance, quality, safety, and production leadership to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and day-to-day operating performance. Key Responsibilities: • Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor observing processes, working with operators, and identifying practical equipment and process improvements. • Lead root-cause troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, automation, and production issues. • Manage expense and capital projects from concept through justification, scheduling, installation, training, startup, and final handoff. • Develop tooling, fixtures, layouts, and production-system improvements. • Establish and improve SOPs, work instructions, and equipment best practices. • Use operating data and direct observation to improve machine reliability, process capability, efficiency, and throughput. • Work closely with night-shift production personnel while coordinating effectively with engineering and support functions across shifts. Schedule: • Night-shift start time is typically between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. • At least 40 hours per week, generally eight working hours per day plus a 30-60 minute lunch break. • No regular weekend work is expected. Rare weekend or off-hours support may be needed for critical equipment issues, installations, or other business-critical events. • Periodic schedule flexibility may be required to support training, equipment, or processes across multiple shifts. Compensation: • $90,000-$110,000 base salary, based on experience. • Guaranteed $10,000 annual night-shift incentive, paid throughout the year while assigned to night shift. • Annual bonus opportunity at company discretion. • Benefits include vacation/PTO, medical coverage, 401(k), and tuition assistance.