Manufacturing Engineer
Required skills
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Cloud and Power Infrastructure
- AI data centers
- power and thermal management
- Operational Excellence Manager
- manufacturing methods
- manufacturing processes
- test equipment
- PFMEA
- control plan
Nice to have
- Flex
- Axiom
- Q1 2027
- digital infrastructure
- mission-critical applications
- medical
Role summary
Flex is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Henrico, VA, to support the planned spin-off of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new company, Axiom. This role will focus on power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers. The Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Operational Excellence Manager and be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes, providing technical support, and maintaining manufacturing methods. Key duties include designing and improving manufacturing processes, defining equipment maintenance requirements, troubleshooting failures, collaborating with stakeholders on continuous improvement, developing PFMEAs and control plans, writing work instructions, optimizing workspace layout, and applying statistical methods for future requirements.
Job Summary
Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Manufacturing Engineer located in Henrico, VA.
Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager the Manufacturing Engineer role involves planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes by providing technical support maintenance of manufacturing methods by performing the following duties in the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.
What a typical day looks like:
- Understand manufacturing and test equipment concepts, technologies and techniques
- Designs manufacturing processes within schedule and budgetary parameters.
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
- Define equipment maintenance requirements, identify root-causes of equipment failures and develop hands-on maintenance skillsWork with other engineering stakeholders and customers on problem solving and continuous improvement to the design of equipment and products and may develop corrective and preventive action plans
- May be involved in development and and update of PFMEA for new products
- May participate in control plan development
- Write and update work instructions and other documents (e.g. specifications, procedures,…)
- Analyzes and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confers with production group concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Coordinates with customers to determine product specifications and design changes and responds to customer request.
- Provides information for management decisions from a technical and technical cost perspective.
- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience and training, and 3 - 5 years of related experience.
- Prior manufacturing experience
- Demonstrates advanced operations, technical and people skills.
- Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/ processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
- Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills.
- Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others.
- Able to run and explain simulations.
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 10-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-21-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$90,400.00 USD - $124,300.00 USD AnnualJob Category
Production EngineeringIs Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Similar roles
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