Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing forming and welding fabrication processes for highly engineered custom-made stainless-steel equipment. This position will support production teams by designing efficient workflows, implementing new technologies, creating tooling/fixtures, and ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and refine welding and fabrication processes
• Analyze current operations to identify improvements
• Work closely with Director of Operations to implement LEAN manufacturing practices
• Evaluate and recommend equipment, tooling, machining, technology, etc. to improve fabrication capabilities
• Design and implement jigs / fixtures needed to support fabrication and assembly
• Commission new machines into current fabrication flow
• Provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support
• Collaborate with fabrication, quality, project management and engineering teams to resolve problems quickly
• Create work instructions, SOPs, and training materials
• Work closely with Engineering team to ensure manufacturability and clarity/accuracy of work instructions and travelers for custom gloveboxes
• Review customer drawings / specifications and provide input / suggestions
• Help manage change requests and document change requests
• Work closely with Quality team to ensure conformity of customer requirements and specifications
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, safety standards, and customer requirements
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for fabrication

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a customer fabrication environment
• Certification in LEAN / Six Sigma is a plus
• Strong technical proficiency in blueprint reading, fabrication drawing interpretation, and manufacturing documentation
• Experience with CAD software
• Strong working knowledge of processes such as welding, machining, cutting, bending, and forming
• Experience implementing cobots/robotics in manufacturing is desirable
• Experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with GD&T, tolerancing, and design for manufacturability principles
• Strong problem solving / analytical skills
• Knowledge of LEAN, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and interpret requirements listed on purchase orders, flow downs, customer contracts or internal documents
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• MUST BE A US CITIZEN