Manufacturing Engineer - Vinton

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12 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Ideal Industries is an innovative fabrication company aligned with a leading manufacturer of commercial Sewer and Excavation Equipment. We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to support our production team. In this role, you will design and refine manufacturing processes to ensure maximum efficiency, safety, and product quality on the shop floor.

• Process Optimization: Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods by applying your knowledge of product design, materials, and fabrication.
• Design-to-Production Bridge: Collaborate with Product Engineering to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) into all components routed to Vinton production.
• Tooling & Fixturing: Enhance worker safety and production accuracy by designing specialized jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Workflow Efficiency: Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to analyze floor layouts, eliminate bottlenecks, and reduce waste.
• Technical Support: Act as the primary technical contact for the production team to resolve challenges and deviations.
• Documentation: Maintain manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and detailed work instructions within our ERP system.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for any process failures or defects.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 1–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills:
  * Proficiency in CAD software; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Made2
  
  Manage is a significant advantage.
• Strong background in welding and fabrication processes.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both shop floor personnel and executive leadership.
• Competitive salary based on experience, plus potential for quarterly performance bonuses.
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary life insurance, accident & Critical illness
• 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment