Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Metals Fabrication

Lake Air Products is a full-service advanced manufacturing provider delivering innovative industrial and design engineering solutions. With capabilities that range from prototyping to metal fabrication, precision machining, structural fabrication, and custom laser cutting services, Lake Air Products is a one-stop destination for custom design and contract manufacturing. The company is committed to best-cost manufacturing and exceptional service, promoting transparency, fair pricing, and customer-driven solutions.

Lake Air Products also features an in-house tool and die shop and complete metal assembly services to support projects of all sizes.

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing company that is proud to live by our Core Values:
Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People - Best Teams.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead, support, and improve production processes within our precision sheet-metal fabrication facilities. This role will focus on optimizing laser cutting operations, programming, tooling, and manufacturability, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Provide technical support for fabrication processes including laser cutting, forming, welding, assembly, and finishing
• Implement process improvements to reduce scrap, increase throughput, and ensure product quality
• Develop work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Support new product introductions and production ramps
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Work closely with machine operators to optimize daily performance and troubleshoot issues
• Program, operate, and troubleshoot Mitsubishi fiber laser systems using Accufab and Ncell
• Develop and maintain laser cut programs, nesting strategies, and machine parameters for high throughput and quality
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings in Solid Works
• Support DFM/DFA in collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams

• 5–10 years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in metals fabrication, metals stamping, or similar environment
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes: laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, finishing
• Proven history of implementing process improvements and supporting production teams
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing documentation
• Expert-level Solid Works experience (parts, assemblies, drawings, sheet-metal modules
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced shop-floor environment

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or a related study
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with GD&T and precision fabrication tolerances
• Proficiency with Mitsubishi fiber laser systems and nesting/programming software (
  Accufab, Ncell
  )
• Experience in contract manufacturing in the sheet metal industry highly preferred

Please note that if this position is located in our Roseville, MN facility, it may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person
* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

* A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance and requires full-time on-site presence in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market.