Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication

SPX Technologies • Madison, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. We are opening a new campus facility where Marley and Ingenia Technologies are growing together at one site. As a Manufacturing Engineer supporting our sheet metal fabrication operations, you will play a key role in establishing world-class manufacturing processes that deliver exceptional safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership for our sheet metal fabrication operations supporting both OlympusMAX and Ingenia Air Handling Unit production. This role will focus on developing and improving manufacturing processes centered around laser punching, combination punch/laser equipment, press brakes, automated panel bending, and related fabrication technologies. The successful candidate will spend significant time on the production floor partnering with operators, technicians, maintenance, quality, and production leadership to solve manufacturing challenges, improve productivity, and support the successful startup and growth of our new manufacturing campus.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, tooling, and material flow, including CNC laser punching, combination punch/laser equipment, or fiber laser cutting systems.
• Experience creating work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and engineers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing startup, capacity expansion, or new equipment installations.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering subject matter expert for sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Lead process development and continuous improvement activities for: Combination Punch/Laser Systems, Fiber Laser Cutting Equipment, CNC Press Brakes, Automated Panel Benders, Sheet Metal Forming Operations, Hardware Insertion and Secondary Fabrication Processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard work documentation.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for production equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform time studies, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Optimize machine utilization, material flow, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead scrap reduction and yield improvement initiatives.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) activities with Product Engineering.
• Develop and monitor manufacturing KPIs including productivity, quality, downtime, and cycle time.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Build strong relationships with operators, technicians, supervisors, and production leadership.
• Train production personnel on new equipment, manufacturing methods, and standard work.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams using structured root cause analysis.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
• Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

What This Job Offers

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