Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

The Engineer plays a critical role in supporting daily operations by managing and prioritizing work orders, ensuring accuracy in job specifications, and maintaining production efficiency. This position involves reviewing and processing sales and job orders, verifying technical specifications, preparing approval drawings, preparing manufacturing drawings, and assisting production personnel with technical guidance. Working at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing, the engineer ensures that all products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.

The role demands strong technical and mechanical aptitude, the ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, and proficiency with software tools such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, PDM, and Made2

Manage. The engineer regularly collaborates with sales, design, and shop floor teams to resolve issues, support order flow, and drive continuous improvement. Candidates must be detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and capable of working both independently and as part of a cross‑functional team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Prioritize work assignments/orders based on production schedules, material availability, or anticipated delays in the production queue.
• Interpret sales orders with given data to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Enter and track bill of materials (BOM) changes based on previous day's shipments.
• Process job orders for the shop floor, including premium, special, and standard orders.
• Measure cylinders from distributors or customers for new builds or to validate specifications.
• Create approval drawings as required or requested by the customer or sales department.
• Assist shop personnel with job‑related questions, print interpretation, and other technical needs.
• Provide technical support for non‑conforming products and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create manufacturing drawings for the shop flow.
• Participate in the development or improvement of cylinder designs to enhance performance, cost‑efficiency, or manufacturability.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to identify and implement process improvements.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of standardized work instructions and process documentation.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, equipment, or technologies to improve production capabilities.
• Assist with equipment setup, calibration, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure all engineering documentation complies with internal and customer quality standards.
• Support internal audits and participate in activities related to ISO and other quality management systems.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve real‑time manufacturing issues and improve workflow.
• Support customer service and sales teams with technical guidance on custom or complex orders.
• Participate in training and onboarding for production staff regarding new processes or design updates.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Participate in safety reviews and contribute to risk mitigation efforts on the production floor.
• Ensure proper documentation of product changes and job order modifications for traceability and accuracy.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Math Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry, and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited…