Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a problem-solver at heart? Do you thrive on improving systems, boosting efficiency, and driving quality? McElroy Manufacturing is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who's ready to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible impact on how we build our products-and our future.

What You'll Do

You'll be at the heart of our operations, where innovation meets execution. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll analyze and optimize our assembly and production processes, ensuring that we deliver top-tier quality-on time and on budget.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on manufacturing support with long-term process improvement initiatives. You'll own projects from concept through implementation and play a key role in scaling production capability.

Your mission includes:

• Maximizing throughput & quality: Analyze operations and recommend improvements to make our processes leaner, faster, and better.
• Leading process improvement: Own projects that reduce costs and elevate productivity across assembly operations.
• Driving documentation excellence: Create and maintain critical documentation like Process Control Plans, Work Center Layouts, and SOPs.
• Supporting new product launches: Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to the assembly floor.

Your Core Focus Areas

Quality (Lead Role)

• Identify issues and manage countermeasures to drive world-class quality.
• Recommend training or improvements as needed.
• Lead process audits and suggest engineering changes that boost product integrity.

Delivery (Support Role)

• Design and implement assembly processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct time studies and help reduce cycle times.
• Assist in component changes, material flow, and scheduling coordination.

Cost & Productivity (Lead Role)

• Spearhead projects that make us more efficient and cost-effective.
• Drive plant layout changes, evaluate new equipment, and lead tooling upgrades.
• Champion continuous improvement in every corner of the shop floor.

Safety & Team Coordination (Support Role)

• Promote a culture of safety and compliance across all processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with assembly, engineering, and warehouse teams.

What Success Looks Like

• You become the go-to expert for your assigned segment.
• You drive measurable improvements in throughput, first-pass yield, labor efficiency, and assembly cycle time.
• You own the implementation of new product lines-start to finish.
• You proactively tackle process inefficiencies and solve problems before they arise.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Tools of the Trade: Solid experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, & CAD required with a high proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ERP Systems preferred.
• Background: Experience applying Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and root cause analysis in a production environment.
• Mindset: Detail-oriented, hands-on, proactive, and ready to lead - able to identify issues, take ownership, and drive solutions independently
• Additional Qualifications: Willingness to travel (domestic/international) and work flexible hours as needed.

What You Can Expect from Us

• Regular time spent on the production floor troubleshooting issues, implementing process improvements, and working directly with assembly teams.
• A dynamic team focused on innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• A strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• The chance to leave your mark on high-impact projects.