Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication; Madison, Alabama; AL

Position: Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication (Madison, Alabama (AL), US, 35756)
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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies build innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility that will have two of our businesses (Marley and Ingenia Technologies) evolving and growing together at SPX's very first campus.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility where Marley and Ingenia Technologies are growing together at one site. As a Manufacturing Engineer supporting our sheet metal fabrication operations, you will play a key role in establishing world-class manufacturing processes that deliver exceptional safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership for our sheet metal fabrication operations supporting both Olympus MAX and Ingenia Air Handling Unit production. This role will focus on developing and improving manufacturing processes centered around laser punching, combination punch/laser equipment, press brakes, automated panel bending, and related fabrication technologies.

The successful candidate will spend significant time on the production floor partnering with operators, technicians, maintenance, quality, and production leadership to solve manufacturing challenges, improve productivity, and support the successful startup and growth of our new manufacturing campus.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Manufacturing Process Leadership

• Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering subject matter expert for sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Lead process development and continuous improvement activities for:
  • Combination Punch/Laser Systems
  • Fiber Laser Cutting Equipment
  • CNC Press Brakes
  • Automated Panel Benders
  • Sheet Metal Forming Operations
  • Hardware Insertion and Secondary Fabrication Processes
• Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard work documentation.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform time studies, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Optimize machine utilization, material flow, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead scrap reduction and yield improvement initiatives.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) activities with Product Engineering.
• Develop and monitor manufacturing KPIs including productivity, quality, downtime, and cycle time.

• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.

• Build strong relationships with operators, technicians, supervisors, and production leadership.
• Train production personnel on new equipment, manufacturing methods, and standard work.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams using structured root cause analysis.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

• 3-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, tooling, and material flow, including CNC laser punching, combination punch/laser equipment, or fiber laser cutting systems.
• Experience creating work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineers.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting manufacturing…