Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our steel fabrication, assembly and system integration team. This role is responsible for designing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in the production of steel fabricated components, powder coating, assembly, and Mechanical/Electrical System integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering, hands-on experience in fabrication environments, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve workflow processes in but not limited to: fabrication processes, powder coating, assembly, and Mechanical/Electrical System integration.
• Design, build and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment for steel operations to comply with contract specs and tolerances.
• Design new process flow to support new product launch and production line start up.
• Develop and maintain process documentation: SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to support new product introductions.
• Plan and develop Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Monitor and report on process KPIs such as first pass yield, cycle time, and scrap rate.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AWS D1.1).
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives within the plant.
• Manage assigned projects, both small and capital expenditures to complete on schedule, within budget and meeting all required guidelines.
• Provide technical support to production for complex mechanical, electrical and controls issues.
• Streamline workflows and workstation layouts to hit production deliverables and goals.
• Select and optimize consumables used throughout the fabrication process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Revit).
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and experience with statistical process control (SPC).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven experience designing, building, and implementing new manufacturing processes and tooling.

Preferred Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, and CNC machinery.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and data analytics.
• Experience in modular construction.
• Experience in a steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays