Mechanical Engineer

SANLO INC., 400 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, Indiana, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Take the next step withan exciting and growing company!

With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products.

Do you have a strong workethic? Take pride in a job well done? Areyou passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested injoining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Job Title:
Mechanical Engineer

General Purpose of the Position:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all engineering activities on the plant floor. This position d esigns, develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and systems focused on exceeding quality and production requirements within the manufacturing organization.

Recommends and implements continuous improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products integrating specialized processes into a lean manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and develops manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment which optimize value added operations, operating costs, and product / process quality.
• Serves as a change agent to challenge existing processes in place.
  
  Uses data to communicate and support the opportunities that exist.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including cost analysis for quoting purposes.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Provides technical expertise and leadership for the timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems. Serve as a resource for cause / effect analyses, investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.
• Assist in successful launch of key CAPEX projects to improve efficiencies.
• Work with integrators to bring automation to factory where applicable.
• Create/Modify part numbers, formulas, and prints for new products/customers. This includes working with other Rope and Assembly locations to coordinate engineering efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)
• 5-10 years of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Train employees over new production procedures
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in CAD design system
• Quality orientation and attention to detail
• Strong team player
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Shift:8-hour shift

Work Location:In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.

Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.

SANLO INC., 400 Indiana Highway 212, Michigan City, Indiana, United States of America