Job Description

Description

Ready to take the lead on innovation? Join a company where your work matters.

Windings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, meaning every employee-owner shares in our success. As an ESOP since 1998, we contribute 10–12% of your annual pay toward your retirement—at no cost to you.

For over 60 years, we’ve built custom motors and components for some of the world’s toughest environments—from outer space to the battlefield, race tracks, and deep drilling sites.

We’re currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact on how products move from concept to production. If you're excited by complex challenges and want to be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative team, join us in our mission: “Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.”

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development, optimization, and transfer of new and existing manufacturing processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality
• Develop and execute process validation protocols, qualification activities, and technical documentation
• Provide input on design for manufacturability (DFM) during product development
• Analyze process capability data and use statistical tools to solve complex problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering
• Mentor technicians or junior engineers while coordinating development builds and pilot runs
• Work directly with customers to support technical needs and propose process improvements

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s in engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of process design, quality systems, and Lean/Six Sigma
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal)
• Ability to travel to our Mexico facility and other U.S. sites as needed
• Industry experience preferred (e.g., motors, aerospace, or similar manufacturing)

Why You’ll Love It Here: We believe in empowering our employee-owners with opportunities to learn, lead, and grow. You'll be surrounded by talented teammates, respected for your expertise, and supported in achieving your goals. We take pride in our culture, our product, and each other.

We are open to filling the filling the position as hybrid or remote, depending on the candidate, however, regular on-site visits will be required.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Salary Description:

$75,000 - $110,000 annual DOQ

***We may fill the position at a higher level, depending on qualifications

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

 
Come build the future with us. Apply today!

 
Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.