Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Own investigation and resolution of Production Issue Tickets (PITs) and assigned CAPA activities.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions that address underlying causes rather than symptoms.
• Track effectiveness of implemented solutions and verify closure.
• Work directly with production personnel to understand recurring manufacturing challenges.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts involving engineering, quality, purchasing, and production.
• Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes across the facility.
• Evaluate production methods and identify opportunities to reduce labor, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Establish best practices for fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly operations.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aid in balancing workloads and improving workflow between departments.
• Design and implement welding fixtures, assembly fixtures, machining fixtures, templates, gauges, and patterns.
• Improve existing tooling to increase repeatability and reduce setup time.
• Work with production teams to identify opportunities for improved fixturing and process control.
• Coverage of fabrication, welding, assembly, and machining personnel.
• Communicate with customers regarding design concerns, manufacturability issues, and production challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across departments.
• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experience in fabrication, welding, machining, or assembly environments.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, gauges, or manufacturing aids.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.