Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer sits between Allied Maker’s Design team and the outside world of partner vendors. When a tolerance doesn’t behave, a finish won’t hold, a material fights the process, or a vendor asks a question that could change the part, this is the person who answers, and then loops back to Design with the improvement. The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on problem solver whose work keeps fixtures buildable, beautiful, and on schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesVendor Technical LiaisonServe as the primary technical contact between Design Engineering and partner vendors (machining, spinning, casting, glass, alabaster, wood)Resolve vendor questions about tolerances, materials, finishes, and process capability while preserving design intentSupport QC on supplier quality issues: investigate root cause, implement corrective actions, and verify effectivenessDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Review designs with Design Engineering for manufacturability, tolerance realism, assembly fit, and cost before releasePropose actionable design improvements to improve yield, cost, and schedule while maintaining design intentMaintain a library of DFM lessons learnedProcess & Tolerance OwnershipOwn tolerance stack-up analysis on critical featuresResolve conflicts between design intent and vendor capabilityDefine inspection and acceptance criteria with QCLead first-article reviews and process qualification for new vendors and partsContinuous ImprovementPartner with Assembly, Pre-Production, and Quality to resolve recurring issues from vendor parts or upstream designTrack the cost of poor quality and lead-time impact from vendor issues and report trendsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with vendor interactionStrong knowledge of machining, spinning, casting, and finishing processesFluent in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance stack-ups, and process capabilityStrong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholdersOrganized, decisive, and able to own issues through resolutionPreferred QualificationsExperience in lighting, luxury goods, architectural hardware, or custom manufacturingCAD experience (Fusion or similar)Familiarity with UL 1598 / UL 8750Lean / Six Sigma experienceExperience working with Northeast US vendorsCompensation & BenefitsSalary: $95,000 – $120,000 annually (based on experience)Discretionary bonusMedical, dental, vision insurance401(k) with company matchPTO, holidays, parental leaveEmployer-paid life and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programSafety shoe and eyewear allowanceEmployee product discountWork Environment & Physical RequirementsOn-site at the Glen Cove workshopMix of desk work, shop floor time, and vendor interactionActive shop environment; PPE required where applicableOccasional travel to vendor facilitiesAbout Allied MakerAllied Maker is an American design and manufacturing studio creating luxury-crafted lighting fixtures. Based in New York, each piece is made to order by a dedicated team of craftspeople, with a focus on authentic materials, refined form, and enduring quality.The studio operates at the intersection of design, engineering, and manufacturing. Ryden Rizzo leads product design and form. Lanette Rizzo leads design direction, production, and client strategy. Together, they set a standard where design integrity, engineering, and performance are inseparable.Allied Maker is widely specified by leading architects and designers and continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining a singular focus: deliver artisan-crafted, highly engineered, sophisticated yet simple lighting design solutions.Salary Range Annually: $95,000 USD - $120,000 USD