Manufacturing Engineer

A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, process improvement initiatives, and new product introductions. This position plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a hands-on manufacturing environment and has experience working with custom-engineered products, industrial equipment, fabrication, machining, and assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions by evaluating manufacturing methods, tooling requirements, and assembly processes.

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput.

• Develop and implement workflow improvements, equipment layouts, and production process enhancements.

• Partner with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to drive operational improvements.

• Lead or support engineering change implementation and process documentation activities.

• Identify production challenges, assess risks, and develop practical solutions to improve performance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

• Assist with equipment upgrades, manufacturing system improvements, and process standardization efforts.

• Stay current on manufacturing technologies, industry trends, and best practices to support innovation and growth.

• Support troubleshooting efforts related to production, equipment, and customer-driven issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.

• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting fabrication, machining, assembly, or engineered equipment manufacturing operations.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, workflow optimization, and production systems.

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling platforms.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing data management tools.

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

• Experience working collaboratively with operations, quality, engineering, and production teams.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial equipment, material handling, conveying systems, or heavy manufacturing experience.

• Exposure to machining, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, electrical systems, and assembly operations.

• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement project experience.

• Experience with GD&T and manufacturing process development.

Additional Details

• Location: Sarasota, FL

• ??????? Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000 Base Salary

• Benefits:  Medical, dental, vision benefits available. 

To be considered, candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of the Sarasota area (approximately 45 minutes or less) and be comfortable working on-site in a manufacturing environment.