Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment using SolidWorks to support automotive production lines.
• Develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, wiring, and mechanical issues on production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations, production launches, and continuous improvement projects across the facility.
• Define technical specifications and obtain vendor quotations for tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement effective corrective actions to reduce recurring equipment failures.
• Partner closely with production and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing performance and reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and update engineering documentation, standards, and equipment specifications.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment and production processes, including machine programs and PLC troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure tooling, equipment, and process solutions meet performance and quality requirements.
• Apply hands-on engineering skills on the shop floor to process-improve equipment and resolve issues quickly.
• Contribute to capital equipment and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience designing tooling, fixtures, and production equipment using SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and support.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and support.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, controls, and wiring.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic prints.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills applied in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Experience working directly with suppliers, maintenance teams, and production teams.
• Demonstrated ability to process-improve equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on manufacturing engineering background with both mechanical and electrical exposure.