Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Welding to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of welding and fabrication processes within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a technical expert focused on improving production efficiency, enhancing product quality, resolving manufacturing challenges, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Production, and Operations to support both existing products and new product introductions.

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical support for welding, fabrication, powder coating, tooling, production equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues related to design, materials, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using statistical and problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze nonconforming materials, create NCM reports, and partner with Quality teams to reduce defects.
• Develop and optimize welding and fabrication processes for new and existing products.
• Establish manufacturing sequences for welding, fabrication, painting, and plating operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and schematics.
• Design, implement, and optimize robotic welding cells to maximize throughput and efficiency.
• Create and maintain work instructions, job procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and manufacturing best practices.
• Evaluate equipment accuracy and engineering specifications while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend weld process and design modifications to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide shop-floor support and technical leadership to technicians and manufacturing personnel.
• Lead or support capital improvement and continuous improvement projects.