Manufacturing Engineer

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is a key technical leader within the Engineering department, responsible for driving strategic improvements to manufacturing operations across product lines. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership in process development, and cross-functional collaboration to scale production capabilities. The Manufacturing Engineer leads high-impact initiatives and plays a critical role in advancing the company’s automation, quality, and productivity goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Lead the development, optimization, and scaling of complex manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

Design and implementation of advanced fixtures, tooling, and automation systems for welding, CNC machining, and assembly operations.

Identify, justify, and implement strategic process improvements that reduce cost, increase throughput, and enhance quality.

Define and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation.

Develop and standardize robust documentation and work instructions.

Lead configuration management activities and executing engineering changes.

Maintain and improve ERP-integrated manufacturing data such as BOMs and routings.

Provide engineering support to shop floor, vendors, and other departments.

Requirements

• •Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
• •Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• •Proficient in SolidWorks, DraftSight, and other design and simulation tools.
• •Skill and knowledge of CNC machining, welding processes, robotic automation.
• •Strong knowledge of ERP systems and production control methodologies.
• •Experience in automation of manual processes.
• •Experience in CNC programming, robotic programming, etc.
• •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• •5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• •Proven track record with manufacturing process development, automation, and capital projects.
• •Prior experience in high-mix, low-volume environments is a plus.
• •CAM software (e.g., Mastercam) and robotic welding programming experience are a plus.
• •ERP system experience (Global Shop, Syteline, SAP, etc.) strongly preferred.
• •Teamwork oriented, open office environment.
• •PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs must be worn while in the shop.