Manufacturing Engineer

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes for custom-engineered products, components, and subassemblies, including manufacturing routings, operation sequences, standardized Methods of Manufacturing (MoMs), and work instructions.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing methods, process sequences, tooling requirements, equipment utilization, labor requirements, and production standards while identifying opportunities to standardize processes across varying product configurations.
• Evaluate engineering designs for manufacturability and recommend improvements that simplify production, reduce waste, improve quality, and support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing Operations, reviewing engineering drawings, bills of materials, and product specifications for manufacturing readiness and coordinating the resolution of incomplete, conflicting, or impractical information.
• Provide manufacturing feedback during design reviews and product development, participate in pre-production reviews and production readiness meetings, and coordinate approved engineering changes and manufacturing modifications.
• Develop and maintain clear, practical manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures, and standardized documentation templates that accurately reflect approved production methods.
• Define manufacturing information required at each production operation, including drawings, specifications, tools, materials, and quality checkpoints, while coordinating with Engineering and document-control personnel to ensure access to current, approved documentation.
• Support the transition from paper-based manufacturing documentation to controlled digital work instructions and ensure production documentation accurately reflects actual shop-floor processes.
• Provide technical support to production personnel, investigate recurring manufacturing problems, rework, material waste, and process inefficiencies, and collaborate with supervisors to develop practical corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturing workflows, material handling, workstation layouts, and production sequences to identify improvement opportunities, and support enhancements to tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with process validation, implementation of approved manufacturing changes, establishment of process performance measures, and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with ERP and implementation teams to establish and maintain accurate manufacturing data, including routings, operations, resource requirements, and labor standards.
• Support the implementation and refinement of shop-floor data collection, digital work instructions, and
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) workflows, including process testing, pilot implementations, and user feedback.
• Work with Materials, Planning, and Operations to improve the relationship between manufacturing routings, material requirements, and production execution while helping establish consistent manufacturing data and documentation standards.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for manufacturing process requirements while coordinating with designated IT/ERP personnel responsible for system administration, software configuration, integrations, and technical support.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to establish manufacturing process controls, in-process inspection points, and documentation supporting consistent workmanship, traceability, and quality management requirements.
• Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, process audits, and manufacturing quality and standardization initiatives.

• Experience with CAD/PDM systems and engineering documentation platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or structured quality management practices is beneficial.
• Familiarity with manufacturing ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), shop-floor data collection, and digital work instructions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on, practical, and solutions-oriented individual who is comfortable working directly with manufacturing personnel and understanding how products are built.
• Strong process-oriented mindset with the ability to turn informal practices and employee knowledge into practical, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to develop accurate production documentation while maintaining an understanding of the overall manufacturing process.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate across Engineering,
• Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Planning, and operational leadership.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in an environment where products, configurations, and manufacturing requirements vary between projects.
• Improvement-focused with the ability to identify meaningful opportunities and implement solutions that provide measurable operational benefits.
• Technically capable and comfortable working with engineering documentation, manufacturing systems, and production-related data.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, or production documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• Technology, or a closely related field. Equivalent relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• Approximately 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing process development, or a related technical manufacturing role.
• Practical experience working in a production environment involving fabricated, assembled, or custom-engineered products.
• Experience in custom, engineer-to-order, make-to-order, or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience in trailer, vehicle, equipment, metal fabrication, or similar discrete manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Experience establishing manufacturing routings, Methods of Manufacturing, labor standards, or resource requirements within an ERP system is beneficial.
• Experience supporting new manufacturing processes, technology implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.

• Manufacturing shop-floor environment requiring regular interaction with production personnel, engineering teams, and operational leadership.
• Position requires significant time spent on the manufacturing floor observing processes, troubleshooting challenges, and supporting production activities.