Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a highly respected metals manufacturer serving customers across aerospace, defense, industrial, and other demanding industries. They are looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to their engineering team to support new product introduction, manufacturing processes, fixture and tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment where they can take ownership of projects and make a direct impact on the shop floor.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Up to $90,000 depending on experience.
• Join a stable, growing precision manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for quality and long-term customer partnerships.
• Work in a high-precision CNC machining environment producing complex components for critical applications.
• Hands-on engineering role with exposure to manufacturing, tooling, fixtures, process improvements, and new product launches.
• Partner directly with Manufacturing, Quality, Programming, and Operations to improve production efficiency and solve technical challenges.
• Opportunity to own projects from initial customer print review through production implementation.
• Collaborative culture where engineers have a visible impact on operations and are encouraged to contribute new ideas.
• Strong leadership, excellent employee retention, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing processes for new precision machined components from customer drawings and specifications.
• Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods to support CNC machining operations.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, work instructions, BOMs, and process documentation.
• Provide technical support to Production by troubleshooting machining, tooling, and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with CNC Programmers, Machinists, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Support new product introductions while ensuring manufacturability and cost-effective production methods.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, quality improvements, and process optimization.
• Review engineering changes and implement process improvements throughout production.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering experience within a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo.
• Understanding of CNC machining processes including milling, turning, tooling, and fixtures.
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, machining tolerances, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a production environment.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, or other high-precision manufacturing environments is preferred.

You should be proficient in:

• CAD Software
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Mechanical Design & Engineering