Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

Manufacturing Engineer III
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Quarterly Bonus Program

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• What you will accomplish as a Manufacturing Engineer III at TAPCO

As a manufacturing Engineer III, you lead and own initiatives that drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost across manufacturing operations. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the successful delivery of impactful projects. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, delivers tangible ROI on projects.
Lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
Drive the delivery of projects that result in measurable cost savings and operational efficiency gains.
Design and implement advanced manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to optimize production workflows.
Utilize CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) to develop and refine layouts, tooling, and prototypes. Heavy emphasis on utilizing CAD for models, layouts, and assemblies
Lead Design for Manufacturability and product quality and able to investigate reduce costs.
Create BOMs, engineering changes and deviations. Own the execution of Lean initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S implementation, and value stream mapping.
Conduct root cause analyses to identify and implement corrective actions for production issues.
Work closely with NPD to oversee new products and manufacturing readiness.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Recommend and implement projects that deliver tangible ROI, including cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
Partner with procurement and suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective components align with company standards.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

8+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
~ Proven success in leading projects that deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, or efficiency.

Strong expertise in manufacturing processes (e.g., welding, metal fabrication, assembly, process documentation, hydraulics, power tools, electrical systems, PLC is a plus).
Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Familiar with business software's such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong understanding of different management systems and resource planning platforms.
labor), and ensuring accurate cost modeling to drive financial accountability.
Proficient in coordinating Bills of Materials (BOMs), managing work order posting phases, and implementing pick/backflush strategies aligned with production layouts for optimal efficiency.
At TAPCO, we aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? As an EEO Employer, including veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.
If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io