Who We Are:
Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.
Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and underrepresented races in our community and industry.
Must Be a U.S. Person
Job Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to become an integral part of our growing production team. This is a broad, high-impact role: you will be on the floor supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, improving and documenting our processes, troubleshooting production issues, and helping scope new work through accurate cost estimation. The right candidate is equally comfortable diving into a build problem mid-shift and sitting down to write a clear work instruction or produce a detailed quote.
This role is open at both Mid-Level and Senior levels — your experience and capabilities will determine where you land, with senior candidates expected to take greater ownership of process development and cross-functional initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Day-to-Day Manufacturing Operations
- Support production floor operations across PCBA and system assembly to ensure builds stay on schedule and meet quality standards
- Act as a first responder for manufacturing issues — identifying root causes and implementing rapid, effective corrective actions
- Collaborate with technicians and operators to provide real-time guidance and resolve build blockers
- Work closely with PMs to track and report key production metrics
Process Refinement & Troubleshooting
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, throughput, and repeatability
- Lead structured troubleshooting efforts recurring production issues and implement lasting fixes
- Design and execute process experiments to validate improvements before full-scale rollout
- Monitor process controls and quality data; proactively flag and address trends before they become escapes
Work Instructions & Documentation
- Author, revise, and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and SOPs for assembly and test processes
- Ensure documentation is kept current as processes evolve, and that operators have what they need to execute consistently
- Contribute to BOM reviews, traveler creation, and engineering change order processes
Estimation & Quoting Support
- Provide manufacturing time and cost estimates for new product builds and customer quotes
- Review internal and external BOMs, drawings, and requirements to assess manufacturability and flag risk areas early
- Collaborate with sales and engineering to ensure quotes reflect accurate, achievable production assumptions
Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
- Mid-Level: 3–5 years | Senior: 6+ years in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with PCBA assembly processes, SMT equipment, and/or system-level hardware assembly
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues independently and under time pressure
- Experience writing work instructions, SOPs, or similar manufacturing documentation
- Familiarity with manufacturing cost estimation and quoting processes
- Strong communication skills — able to work effectively with operators, engineers, and leadership
Preferred
- Experience with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards or IPC-7711/7721 rework
- Familiarity with systems for production tracking and documentation
- Exposure to AOI, X-ray, or other in-line inspection technologies
- Background in robotics, embedded systems, or computer vision hardware
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 and 9001 quality standards
- (Senior) Track record of leading process improvement projects from concept through implementation
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation:
Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
- 100% of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employees and their families paid by Hellbender
- 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
- Profit Sharing (through 401k)
- Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule
Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh
Opportunity for advancement:
Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.
