Sheet Metal/Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer
This is a full-time, on-site position at our Rocklin, CA manufacturing facility. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.
Roseville Precision Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in precision sheet metal fabrication to join our team in Rocklin, California.
We are looking for someone who understands how to take a customer drawing or model and turn it into an efficient, repeatable manufacturing process.
The right candidate will have hands-on knowledge of sheet metal design and fabrication, Solid Works, flat pattern development, bend calculations, tooling, forming, welding, routings, work instructions, fixtures, and production problem-solving.
Our facility includes Amada punch and fiber laser equipment, TRUMPF press brakes, HAAS CNC mills, and other precision manufacturing equipment.
This is an experienced-level position for someone who can work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Programming, customers, and vendors to move jobs from drawing to finished product.
This is not an entry-level or trainee position
. We are looking for someone who already understands manufacturing and can begin contributing after becoming familiar with Roseville Precision's processes and standards.
- Review customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, and purchase order requirements for manufacturability.
- Develop practical and efficient manufacturing methods for precision sheet metal parts and assemblies.
- Create and modify Solid Works 3D models, sheet metal parts, flat patterns, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings
. - Create detailed forming, fabrication, assembly, and weld drawings for the shop.
- Generate and verify flat patterns using proper bend deductions, bend allowances, material properties, and tooling requirements.
- Develop manufacturing routings and determine the proper sequence of operations for each job.
- Create and maintain accurate work instructions, job instructions, material requirements, and production documentation.
- Review existing routings and manufacturing methods for accuracy, efficiency, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support estimating and quoting by helping determine manufacturing methods, material requirements, tooling, setup requirements, and expected production time.
- Design fixtures, tooling, gauges, and other manufacturing aids as needed.
- Support Amada punch and fiber laser programming when needed, or learn our programming systems as part of the role.
- Work closely with programmers and machine operators to resolve manufacturing and programming issues.
- Support press brake forming, welding, machining, assembly, and other production operations from an engineering perspective.
- Assist with first articles, prototypes, new jobs, engineering changes, and production revisions.
- Troubleshoot production problems and develop practical corrective solutions.
- Identify opportunities to reduce setup time, scrap, rework, material usage, and unnecessary processing.
- Work directly with customers and vendors to resolve technical questions and manufacturing issues.
- Maintain accurate engineering files, drawings, revisions, and manufacturing documentation.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Programming, Scheduling, and Management to keep jobs moving accurately and efficiently.
- Help develop and improve manufacturing processes as Roseville Precision adds new equipment, software, and capabilities.
Required:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in precision sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing engineering, mechanical design, or a closely related manufacturing role.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes
. - Strong proficiency with Solid Works 3D
, including sheet metal parts, assemblies, drawings, and flat patterns. - Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, blueprints, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
- Strong understanding of flat pattern development, bend deductions, bend allowances, bend radius, material thickness, and forming requirements
. - Understanding of laser cutting, CNC punching, press brake forming, welding, hardware installation, machining, and assembly processes.
- Ability to develop manufacturing routings and determine appropriate sequences of operations.
- Ability to create clear manufacturing, forming, fabrication, and assembly drawings.
- Ability to design practical fixtures and tooling for production.
- Ability to review parts for manufacturability and identify potential problems before they reach production.
- Strong mechanical and manufacturing problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, Engineering, Quality, and shop-floor employees.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities in a production environment.
- Must be able to work full-time on-site at our Rocklin, CA facility
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- Amada punch and fiber laser equipment.
- AP100.
- FabriWIN.
- Amada VPSS or similar CAD/CAM systems.
- AutoCAD or similar CAD…
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