Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Shop-Floor Focused | Manufacturing Career

We are seeking motivated, hands-on Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineers to join our manufacturing team. This role is designed for individuals who want to build a long-term, shop‑floor‑based career in manufacturing engineering, working directly with machinists, operators, and production leaders to improve how products are made.

This is not a desk‑only engineering role. The successful candidate will spend a significant portion of their time on the factory floor, supporting CNC machining, tooling, automation, and daily production challenges while developing the technical and operational skills required for future leadership in manufacturing.

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be embedded in daily manufacturing operations, learning equipment, processes, and workflows from the ground up. You will support production in real time, troubleshoot issues as they occur, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role is structured to develop engineers into process owners and technical experts who understand manufacturing from the machine level up.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work directly on the shop floor supporting CNC machining operations and manufacturing cells.
• Learn, set up, and operate CNC machines to understand tooling, fixturing, and process limitations.
• Rotate through manufacturing, quality, engineering, and production control to fully understand material flow, scheduling, and production constraints.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to machinists and production supervisors, including tooling issues, cycle time challenges, and equipment performance.
• Assist in the development, optimization, and standardization of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to machining, tooling wear, fixturing, automation, and part quality.
• Perform root cause analysis on scrap, rework, downtime, and safety incidents and implement corrective actions on the floor.
• Create, modify, and maintain CNC and CAM programs using Mastercam and related CAD/CAM software.
• Support fixture design, tooling selection, and machining strategy improvements to improve throughput and repeatability.
• Assist with robotics, automation, and PLC‑controlled equipment troubleshooting and optimization.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities, including waste reduction, standard work development, 5S, cycle time reduction, and process stabilization.
• Develop and maintain shop‑floor documentation such as process sheets, setup instructions, work standards, and inspection plans.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications to ensure parts are produced correctly and consistently.
• Work closely with quality personnel to support inspections, corrective actions, and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Maintain documentation related to manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment calibration, and safety procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or similar experience.
• Strong desire to work hands‑on in a manufacturing environment and build a long-term career on the shop floor.
• Foundational knowledge of CNC machining, machining processes, and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Experience or coursework exposure to CAD/CAM tools such as Mastercam, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with CNC programming (G-code), tooling design, fixturing, robotics, PLCs, or automation is preferred.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret machining drawings, schematics, and GD&T.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to perform structured root cause analysis.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with machinists, operators, supervisors, and engineers.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, hands‑on approach to engineering.
• U.S. Citizenship required to comply with ITAR regulations.

Long-Term Career Path

This role is intentionally structured to develop manufacturing engineers who grow into senior technical and leadership roles within the plant. Over time, engineers in this position are expected to take ownership of machining cells, production processes, and capital improvement projects, progressing into senior manufacturing engineer, process lead, automation specialist, or manufacturing leadership roles.

If you are looking for a career opportunity where your engineering decisions directly impact machines, parts, and people on the production floor, this role provides the foundation to build that future with us.