Manufacturing Methods & Tooling Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to build processes that run flawlessly?

If you love rolling up your sleeves on the floor, translating drawings into efficient builds, and crafting fixtures that make work safer and faster, this role is for you.

• Create, assess, and continuously refine manufacturing methods, workflows, routings, and documentation.
• Be first responder for process, tooling, equipment, and production troubleshooting.
• Lift safety, quality, productivity, and throughput while lowering cost through data-driven improvements.
• Design and enhance jigs/fixtures; influence equipment selection and process capability.
• Convert engineering drawings/specs into capable, repeatable processes.
• Own work instructions, process specs, BOMs, routings, and ERP data integrity.
• Industrialize new products and engineering changes—validate, implement, and ready for rate.
• Lead root-cause investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to close nonconformances and material issues.
• Run cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Establish standards, mitigate process risk, and train production teams.
• Uphold safety, customer, and engineering requirements; keep the workplace organized.
• Take on other related tasks that support manufacturing objectives.

• BS in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing or process engineering preferred.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes; adept at reading prints and technical documents.
• Experience with process development, troubleshooting, CI, and root-cause/corrective action.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S familiarity; fixture and tooling experience preferred.
• Proficient with CAD (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office.
• ERP/MRP, routings, and BOMs experience preferred.
• Strong analysis, communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills.

• Environment: Manufacturing floor exposure to equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Physical: Frequent standing, walking, bending; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; flexibility for extended hours/weekends as needed.
• Travel: Minimal; primarily training or coordination between facilities.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• PTO and company holidays
• Life and disability coverage

• Continuous improvement orientation
• 5 Whys root-cause method
• Clear manufacturing instructions (MIs) creation
• Process engineering and end-to-end process development
• ERP/MRP fluency
• Background in aerospace manufacturing (nice to have)

• SolidWorks (or comparable CAD)
• ERP software

ADA Compliance: Alinabal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees who require accommodations or have work restrictions will be supported through an interactive process to ensure safe and effective performance of essential job functions.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.