Manufacturing Engineer II

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a direct-hire opportunity for a driven professional who is passionate about engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer II will support engineering, tool room, and factory operations by leading and contributing to projects such as CAD design, product configuration and custom quoting, workflow and time-standard analysis, and the research, evaluation, and justification of new equipment and manufacturing processes.

If you are a highly motivated engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply and discover why Busch Vacuum Solutions is a great place to build your career.

Job Responsibilities

• Uses CAD to design tooling and fixtures for machining, fabrication, assembly, rework, and work simplification.
• Participates in new machinery and equipment research and justification in conjunction with ME Manager.
• Performs Installation and Operational Qualifications of New and/or Relocated equipment including software and associated components.
• Maintains factory shop floor layouts.
• Prepares cost estimates for machining, fabrication, and assembly of parts and complete assemblies.
• Performs process workflow, take time, and ergonomic analyzes on machining and assembly processes.
• Documents changes to existing processes and equipment that improve performance and manufacturing costs.
• Writes CNC programs, sets-up tooling, and develop tool-test trials in conjunction with CNC Programmer.
• Helps in problem troubleshooting in conjunction with Assembly, Machine Shop, or Maintenance.
• Performs cost reductions as required, especially related to process, tooling, and fixture improvement.
• Helps in troubleshooting pump performance issues related to manufacturing or assembly.
• Handles manufacturing, Assembly and Post-Assembly Process selection and dictation
• Identify the machine type(s) for manufacturing components.
• Analyzing and dictating cutting processes such as boring vs interpolation and end mills vs reamers vs drills.
• Supporting purchasing in sourcing on new raw material vendors or even materials themselves.
• Completes 100% of tool selection and programming for assigned work centers.
• Tool testing with various tool vendors.
• Took knowledge including tool coatings, materials, geometrics, and processes.
• Programming including EIA, advanced probing and CAM Basic
• Expert on all USM tooling pre-setters including set-up, troubleshooting, and training.
• Spends 50%+ time on strategic quality and cycle time improvement projects.
• Uses APQP elements such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) on new processes.
• Works with Quality Assurance to create and administer Control Plans using SPC or Cp/CpK data as guidelines.
• Maintains understanding of Standardized Work.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering: Required
• Minimum three (3) years working as a Manufacturing Engineer: Required
• Experience in a metal cutting factory role: Preferred
• Strong preference for experience with machining of metal parts including drawing (blueprint) reading: Preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office: Required
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM programs: Required
• Strong preference for experience with statists and statistical analysis calculations and software: Preferred
• Intermediate understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T): Preferred
• Advanced training in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) use, programming and capabilities: Preferred
• Full understanding and use of Lean concepts such as 5S and Muda (waste) elimination: Preferred
• Significant use and display of mid-level problem solving skills (e.g., PDCA and 5 Why): Preferred

Personal Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and professionalism
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean workspace
• Dependable, trustworthy, and team-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• German or French language skills: Preferred

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE
• German / French language skills: Preferred
• Valid Drivers’ License (must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards): Required
• Must be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional overnight stays
• Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Physical Requirements

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 10lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 15lbs
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum Solutions offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum Solutions?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.