The scope of duties expands with each career level, as outlined below.

Common Responsibilities — All Levels

• Support manufacturing and assembly processes including machining, deburring, grinding, assembly, and special processing.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, routings, and drawings.
• Design production tooling, fixtures, and aids using CAD.
• Support implementation of Engineering Orders and design changes.
• Analyze production issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action activities.
• Support process audits and compliance with procedures and standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Engineering.
• Provide timely feedback to management on production and process issues.
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Consistently demonstrate Ausco’s 30 Specifications values, promoting a positive,
  respectful, and high-integrity workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May require additional work hours beyond normal business hours.
• Travel may be required for training, development, or business needs.

Level-Specific Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineer I

• Work in a support role on manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Assist with creating and maintaining work instructions and routings with guidance.
• Support tooling and fixturing design under supervision.
• Assist with new product or project implementations.
• Support shop floor layout and equipment placement activities.
• Assist with inspection and quality issues related to manufacturing.
• Participate in audits and corrective action activities.
• Work on projects and tasks of limited complexity.

Manufacturing Engineer II

• Independently create and maintain work instructions and routings.
• Review, evaluate, and implement Engineering Orders.
• Design and implement tooling and fixtures to support production.
• Provide cost-reduction input across manufacturing processes.
• Conduct time and cost studies for internal and customer-facing activities.
• Review nonconforming material and contribute to corrective actions.
• Solve real-time production problems with limited guidance.
• Optimize shop floor layout, workflow, and workforce utilization.
• Support audits and ensure process conformance.
• Work on projects with moderate to high complexity.

Manufacturing Engineer III

• Lead advanced planning and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Independently create, review, and standardize manufacturing documentation.
• Provide in-depth cost, efficiency, and process improvement analyses.
• Serve as technical owner for specialized processes and/or equipment.
• Manage implementation of new equipment or processes from concept to production.
• Determine buy/make decisions for parts, tools, and equipment.
• Conduct detailed time and cost analyses to support business decisions.
• Participate in and lead internal, customer, and industry audits.
• Provide advanced technical guidance in machining, CNC programming, and manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate with programmers to optimize CNC program efficiency.
• Support oversight of shop floor layout and production flow.
• Mentor, coach, and train new hires and colleagues to build capability, reinforce best
  practices, and foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive culture that encourages
  collaboration and positive interactions across the team.
• Work on projects of the highest complexity and business impact.