Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Low Voltage Electrical Panels (Duluth, GA)

WEG has an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer in our Duluth office. The role provides technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing team, ensuring production processes are efficient, cost‑effective, and meet quality standards. The candidate will collaborate with Engineering (design), quality, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, optimize processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work closely with Engineering teams to provide feedback on product design for manufacturing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, bills of material, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Analyze and improve panel design to enhance production efficiency and reduce cost.
• Develop templates and poka‑yokes for production to increase productivity and ensure quality.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the manufacturing team for assembly, testing, and packing of new and existing LV electrical panel projects, including prototypes.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Strong knowledge of electrical panel design, assembly, and testing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP is a differential.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors worldwide, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG’s businesses include Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri and over 30 000 employees worldwide.

WEG offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits package.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.