Manufacturing Engineer

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values:
Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

GTI Fabrication is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient

Senior Manufacturing Engineer to  lead the design, control, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in a modular fabrication environment. This individual contributor role focuses on developing scalable, efficient production methods for custom enclosures, containerized systems, and structural steel weldments. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Solid Works, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing, and quality systems such as ISO
9001.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle

• Design, implement, and optimizemanufacturingprocesses for modular fabricated systems, containerized enclosures, and steel structures.
• Develop formalmanufacturingdocumentation including process flow diagrams, work instructions, BOMs, routings, CNC programming, and assembly/inspection plans.
• Use CAD tools (Solid Works and AutoCAD) to design fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions to support scalable production.
• Translate engineering design requirements into robust and efficient production processes.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) efforts from prototype through full-rate production.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and optimize floor layouts.
• Integrate automated and digitalmanufacturingtechnologies where applicable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate manufacturability and ensure alignment between engineering intent and production capability.
• Utilize ERP systems (Net Suite preferred) to manage process documentation and support real-time operations visibility.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards; support internal and external audits.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action using tools like FMEA, SPC, and 8D.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices formanufacturingengineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 8–15 years of experience inmanufacturingengineering, preferably in modular fabrication, defense, energy, or industrial equipment sectors.
• Proficiency in Solid Works and AutoCAD for 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Net Suite a plus).
• Demonstrated success in process development, design for manufacturability, and production scaling.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization, modular product platforms, and structural weldments.
• Knowledge of ISO
  9001 quality systems and compliance standards.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience in containerized HVAC, power distribution, or control system enclosures.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and industrial coatings.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or related process improvement disciplines.
• Experience with CFD/FEA simulation tools.

• This is a full‑time onsite position based in Buffalo, NY.
• Work takes place in both office and fabrication floor environments.
• May require occasional travel to customer sites or GTI facilities.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs and walk fabrication areas.

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families…