Manufacturing Engineer III

Cadence Inc Deland, Florida, United States Engineering

About this position

Manufacturing Engineer III – Cadence (Florida)

Cadence is a contract manufacturer of medical devices, and we’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer III to support our growing operations in Florida. This role focuses on improving how we build our products—making processes more efficient, more reliable, and more cost-effective. You’ll work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams and play an important part in keeping our manufacturing running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

  • Review and improve manufacturing processes to support quality, output, and cost-reduction goals.
  • Develop and update process control plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
  • Work with design engineers to make sure new products can be manufactured effectively.
  • Lead root cause investigations and help solve day-to-day production issues.
  • Evaluate new equipment, tools, and technologies to determine whether they make sense for our operations.
  • Support ongoing lean and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Help maintain compliance with ISO requirements and general manufacturing standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a comparable role.
  • Experience with CAD software and basic manufacturing simulation tools.
  • Solid understanding of Lean/Six Sigma concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
  • Experience working in an ISO-certified facility.
  • Background in both metals manufacturing and plastic injection molding.
  • Able to work independently and take initiative.
  • Practical, positive, “get it done” mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Lean or Six Sigma certification.
  • Experience with automation or robotics.
  • Background in durable goods manufacturing.
  • Medical device manufacturing experience.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects.

What You’ll Bring

This role involves hands-on engineering work, problem-solving, and steady collaboration with the teams on the floor. CAD skills, data analysis, and a working knowledge of lean tools will be used regularly. If you enjoy improving processes and want to contribute to the manufacturing of medical devices that make a real impact, this could be a great fit.