Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Finishing

Ace Sanitary Holdings • West Chester, OH

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication & Finishing is responsible for the design, setup, optimization, and ongoing support of fabrication and finishing processes within the manufacturing facility. This role focuses on non-welding production equipment, including but not limited to tube forming and branching systems (T-Drills), tube cutting lasers, part cleaning and washing systems, and passivation or surface treatment processes. The position plays a critical role in facility startup, equipment commissioning, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, repeatable, and efficient production operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment and be passionate about making their mark on a new facility in a growing division. Learn more at www.steelobrien.com .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of experience in fabrication, machining, or finishing operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication equipment such as tube lasers, forming systems, or industrial washers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and process optimization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with passivation, chemical cleaning, or surface treatment processes.
• Experience supporting greenfield facility startups or major equipment installations.
• Familiarity with laser cutting technology and automation.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication s Finishing Equipment Ownership Lead the layout, setup, and commissioning of fabrication and finishing equipment, including T-Drills, tube cutting lasers, deburring systems, parts washers, and passivation systems.
• Support selection, procurement, installation, and validation of production equipment.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Engineering, and EHS teams to ensure proper utilities, ventilation, drainage, chemical handling, and safety systems.
• Manufacturing Engineering s Process Development Develop, document, and optimize fabrication and finishing processes to support production requirements.
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard work, and process documentation for assigned equipment and processes.
• Establish process parameters, quality controls, and inspection points to ensure repeatability and product quality.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing production-ready fabrication and finishing processes.
• Laser s Automated Equipment Support Support setup, programming coordination, and optimization of tube cutting laser systems.
• Collaborate with automation vendors and integrators during equipment commissioning and upgrades.
• Optimize material flow, fixturing, and part handling to support automated equipment performance.
• Cleaning, Passivation s Surface Treatment Own part cleaning, washing, and passivation processes to ensure compliance with quality and customer requirements.
• Develop process controls for chemical concentration, temperature, cycle time, and rinse effectiveness.
• Partner with Quality and EHS teams to ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and wastewater.
• Production Support s Troubleshooting Provide hands-on support to production for fabrication and finishing-related issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment performance, process variability, and quality issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Continuous Improvement Analyze performance data including cycle time, yield, scrap, rework, and equipment uptime.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, and throughput.
• Support Lean initiatives such as 5S, SMED, standard work, and mistake-proofing (poka- yoke).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Quality, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and Operations teams.
• Support layout changes, equipment relocations, and facility expansions related to fabrication and finishing processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level