Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes related to loading technology systems and impact door production. This role focuses on optimizing production efficiency, improving product quality, reducing manufacturing costs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable production processes that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct assembly drawings, costed BOMS, and standardized work instructions for new product introductions.
• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to loading dock equipment and impact door production lines.
• Work with field services to create and maintain installation, service, and training documents.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, equipment, and assembly issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Work with maintenance personnel to develop equipment PM plans.
• Act on Engineering Change Requests as needed.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase productivity.
• Provide technical training and support to production personnel.
• May be given additional assignments requiring the utilization of various resources to achieve task objectives, potentially involving skills or resources outside the normal scope of the position.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software package such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or SAP. Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Analytical problem solver
• Able to work with minimal supervision and accomplish goals in a timely manner.
• Effective communicator
• Ability to work in a group environment
• Ability to multitask to meet customer requirements
• Manufacturing experience in a metal fabrication, industrial equipment, door systems, loading dock equipment, or related manufacturing environment is preferable.
• Experience using CREO 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Lean methodology experience is a plus.
• Mechanical design experience is a plus.
• Second language ability, especially in Spanish or German, will be given additional consideration, however, fluency in English is required.

Essential Physical Functions

• Physically able to safely maneuver in production areas.
• May require walking primarily on a level surface for specific periods throughout the day.
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.

Travel Requirements

• Expected travel will be

Equipment Used

• Variety of precision measuring devices.
• Various computer-based software packages.