Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong machining experience to support our growing manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, designing and implementing production tooling and fixtures, supporting CNC and manual machining operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who understands machining fundamentals and enjoys working closely with production personnel, machinists, suppliers, and customers to bring new products from concept to production. This individual will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing efficiency, improving product quality, and supporting the development of custom tools, fixtures, and production solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for machined, fabricated, and assembled products.
• Support CNC mills, CNC lathes, press brakes, hydraulic presses, rotary equipment, and other automated manufacturing machinery.
• Design and develop production tooling, fixtures, jigs, workholding devices, and assembly aids.
• Create and maintain work instructions, manufacturing documentation, process flows, and routings.
• Evaluate part designs for manufacturability (DFM) and collaborate with engineering on design improvements.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machining processes to improve cycle times and reduce waste.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and throughput.
• Work directly with shop personnel to resolve day-to-day production challenges.
• Support new product introduction activities from prototype through full production.
• Manage relationships with outside machine shops, material vendors, tooling suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Specify and implement new manufacturing equipment and automation solutions as needed.
• Analyze production metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Support quoting activities by developing labor estimates, manufacturing plans, and tooling requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a machining-intensive environment.
• Strong experience in CNC machining and metal fabrication.
• Practical experience with CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, Press Brakes, Hydraulic or Mechanical Presses, and Rotary Equipment.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Knowledge of machining processes including Turning, Milling, Drilling, Tapping, Grinding, and Fabrication.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and reducing manufacturing costs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with developing prototypes.

Work Environment

This position operates in a temperature-controlled manufacturing setting, which includes a testing lab, prototyping space, machine floor, and QC lab. The role also offers an individual office for focused work.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $67.31/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pompano Beach, FL. This is a fully onsite position.