Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is a well-established, family-owned manufacturer with more than 80 years of success in the custom metal fabrication industry. Specializing in tube fabrication, tube bending, welding, and complex welded assemblies, the company serves a diverse customer base with high-quality, precision-manufactured products. With approximately 115 employees and a collaborative, hands-on culture, the organization has built a reputation for operational excellence, long-term stability, and continuous innovation. Leadership remains actively involved in the day-to-day operations, fostering an environment where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact on manufacturing performanc

e.


Day-to-Day Responsibil

• ities
  
  
  Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and operational eff
• iciency.Troubleshoot production issues on the manufacturing floor and identify practical solutions to minimize downtime and improve thr
• oughput.Analyze existing manufacturing methods and recommend process improvements to optimize workflow, equipment utilization, and facility
• layout.Provide hands-on engineering support to production and maintenance teams, assisting with equipment setup, process optimization, and technical problem-
• solving.Perform in-process inspections to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and quality st
• andards.Create, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process st
• andards.Partner with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and operational exc
• ellence.Communicate effectively with internal departments, equipment vendors, and customers regarding manufacturing processes and technical
• issues.Support engineering projects while maintaining confidentiality of proprietary manufacturing methods and company info
• rmation.Spend the majority of time on the production floor working directly with manufacturing personnel rather than in a traditional office envi

ronment.

Qual

• ifications
  
  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required o
• r experienceMinimum of 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience within a production environment. Or 4 years
• with degree.Experience supporting metal fabrication, welded assemblies, tube fabrication, or similar manufacturing processes strongl
• y preferred.Demonstrated success implementing manufacturing process improvements and driving operational e
• fficiencies.Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills with the ability to resolve production issues i
• n real time.Experience supporting production equipment, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement
• initiatives.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or similar manufacturi
• ng software.Knowledge of quality systems, process documentation, and manufacturing bes
• t practices.Experience with CAD software, fixture and tooling design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, automated or robotic welding, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highl
• y desirable.Candidates should be hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor while partnering closely with production and mainte

nance teams.