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.

At this time, Edelbrock Group does not sponsor or transfer employment‑based visas.

Edelbrock Group is not working with external recruiters for this position and will not respond to unsolicited submissions.