Manufacturing Engineer

About Helix Linear

Helix Linear Technologies designs and manufactures high-precision motion control systems for industries where performance matters most, including aerospace, medical devices, defense, and advanced automation. Our components power mission-critical applications, where precision down to ±0.0001 inches can make all the difference.

We're growing fast and investing heavily in R&D, advanced equipment, and new product lines like aerospace-grade ball screws. Our clean, climate-controlled facility is built for precision, focus, and learning. Every day, we work on complex problems that few others attempt, and we do it together.

At Helix, we value ownership, curiosity, and a drive to keep improving. If you're energized by solving hard problems, working hands-on with new technologies, and helping shape the next generation of U.S. manufacturing, you'll fit right in.

About the Position

The Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly Process Improvement reports to the Director, Engineering and plays a critical role in strengthening and scaling Helix's assembly operations for high-precision motion control products. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, improving, and standardizing assembly and test processes to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput.

The primary focus of this role is assembly engineering: designing and building fixtures, developing test programs, writing clear work instructions, supporting laser marking operations, and designing efficient assembly work cells. You'll work directly on the shop floor alongside assemblers, technicians, quality, and design engineering to turn complex assemblies into robust, repeatable processes.

While responsibilities may expand over time as Helix continues to grow, success in this role is anchored in owning and improving how our products are assembled, tested, and marked today.

This is not a desk job. It's an opportunity to see your designs, fixtures, and instructions in use every day, and to materially improve how precision products come together.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly Process Engineering

• Design and improve assembly processes for high-precision ball screw and motion control products.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in partnership with Design Engineering and Quality.
• Develop and maintain clear, robust assembly work instructions and standard work documentation.

Tooling, Fixtures & Work Cells

• Design and build assembly fixtures, loading fixtures, gauges, and tooling to improve repeatability, ergonomics, and quality.Design laser marking fixtures and supports; leverage 3D printing where appropriate for rapid iteration and deployment.
• Contribute to the layout, design, and continuous improvement of assembly and test work cells.

Testing & Validation

• Develop and maintain test programs for assembly verification and performance validation.
• Support assembly testing, data collection, and analysis to identify variation and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Quality to ensure inspection methods and acceptance criteria are clearly defined and executable.

Documentation & Process Control

• Create and maintain controlled work instructions, setup sheets, and process documentation.
• Support PFMEAs, control plans, and process changes related to assembly operations.
• Ensure changes are well communicated and adopted on the floor.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Design Engineering to ensure assemblies are manufacturable, testable, and scalable.
• Support new product introductions by building prototypes, validating assembly methods, and providing feedback to design.
• Drive a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement within assembly operations.

Who You Are

• Hands-on problem solver. You like being on the floor, building, testing, and improving, not just analyzing.
• Assembly-minded. You naturally think about how parts come together, how people interact with processes, and where things can go wrong.
• Detail-oriented and practical. You care about clarity, repeatability, and making work easier to do right.
• Collaborative. You work well with assemblers, machinists, engineers, and leaders.
• Adaptable. You're comfortable iterating and improving as products, volumes, and priorities evolve.
• Driven by craftsmanship. Quality, precision, and pride in the work matter to you.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing or assembly engineering role, preferably in high-precision or regulated environments.
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, or work cells to support assembly operations.
• Experience writing and maintaining assembly work instructions and standard work.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software; hands-on fixture design experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T, basic process validation concepts, and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with 3D printing for prototyping or production support is a plus.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Assembly Stability: Assembly processes are clearly defined, repeatable, and easier to execute correctly.
• Fixture & Tooling Impact: New or improved fixtures reduce variation, rework, and operator frustration.
• Documentation Quality: Assemblers have clear, accurate, and up-to-date work instructions they trust.
• Test Effectiveness: Assembly test programs provide reliable, actionable feedback on performance.
• Cross-Functional Trust: Strong working relationships with Production, Quality, and Engineering.
• Continuous Improvement: Tangible gains in throughput, quality, and first-pass yield in assembly operations.

Why Helix

At Helix, manufacturing isn't just what we do, it's who we are. We design, roll, grind, and assemble every screw in-house to ensure absolute precision and performance. That vertical integration gives our engineers real ownership and real impact.

You'll join a team that values Professionalism, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Responsiveness, and a Winning Attitude.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, PTO, and flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance.

This is an opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact, to see your ideas show up on the floor, in the work instructions, and in the quality of every product that leaves the building.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80, $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• GD&T: 1 year (Required)
• Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Beachwood, OH Required)

Work Location: In person