Materials Manufacturing Engineer

The Gund Company Inc., a family-owned leader in engineered electrical and mechanical insulation materials, is seeking a Materials Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will develop and optimize processes for custom-fabricated insulation components serving power generation, industrial equipment, and transportation markets. Partner with design, production, and quality teams to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance throughput. You will lead trials, document standards, drive continuous improvement, and support a safety-first, team-oriented culture with strong opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for insulation materials and components
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to launch and improve products
• Analyze production data to reduce scrap, improve yield, and increase throughput
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standards
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and reliability issues
• Evaluate new materials, tooling, and equipment to improve capability and cost
• Provide hands-on support on the shop floor for trials, start-ups, and training
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Lead or support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

Required Skills

• Materials engineering
• Manufacturing process design
• Process optimization
• CNC and fabrication methods
• GD&T and mechanical drawings
• Root cause analysis
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• CAD software (e.g., Solid
• Works/Auto
• CAD)
• Lean/continuous improvement
• Quality management systems