Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of CNC‑machined aluminum components. This role focuses on process stability, continuous improvement, new line development, and collaboration across operations, quality, and suppliers to support production goals.

• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, throughput, cost, and process stability.
• Design, develop, and implement new production lines for CNC‑machined aluminum components.
• Develop manufacturing process flows, layouts, and standard work documentation.
• Review component designs and assembly operations to ensure manufacturability and efficient production.
• Tooling, Equipment & Capital Projects
• Specify, coordinate, and validate tooling, fixtures, gauges, and manufacturing equipment.
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to support tooling and equipment design, build, and launch.
• Support capital and tooling strategies, including cost analysis, justification, and implementation.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, process validation, and production ramp‑up.

• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, scrap, rework, and cycle time.
• Lead or support root cause analysis efforts using structured problem‑solving tools.
• Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent and repeatable results.
• Support standardization and best‑practice development across the production area.

• Manage or support manufacturing‑related projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, sourcing, and program teams to support quoting, launches, and ongoing production needs.
• Interface with suppliers, peers, and industry resources to research and apply new technologies and manufacturing methods.
• Participate in training, seminars, and conferences to maintain and expand technical expertise.

• Support and adhere to all corporate policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Promote a safe work environment and support continuous safety improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Hands‑on CNC machining experience required, preferably with aluminum components.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and process controls.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel as needed to support plants, suppliers, and customers.

• Experience with automation and/or robotics.
• Exposure to capital project justification and equipment procurement.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) and SPC.
• CAD experience (Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Experience supporting new product or production line launches.