Manufacturing Engineer

Industrial Sales And Manufacturing•Millcreek Township, PA

21d

About The Position

Industrial Sales & Manufacturing (ISM) is seeking a motivated, results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve operations across a diverse range of precision-machined, fabricated, welded, and assembled products. As a contract manufacturer serving multiple industries, ISM relies on this role to develop efficient manufacturing methods, improve productivity, reduce costs, and help deliver high-quality products on time. The Manufacturing Engineer works across Sales, Estimating, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to develop manufacturing solutions from quotation through production launch and ongoing process improvement. The position involves hands-on support for machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and secondary operations in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. The role develops and documents processes, routings, bills of material, labor standards, setup requirements, tooling specifications, and work instructions. It also supports manufacturability reviews and quoting, troubleshoots production issues, improves workflow and capacity, and helps transition products from quote and prototype stages into production. The engineer collaborates with customers and internal teams on manufacturing feasibility, production readiness, quality, and delivery requirements, while supporting the Quality Management System and continuous improvement objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a machining, fabrication, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.
Strong understanding of CNC milling and turning, metal fabrication, welding, assembly operations, tooling and workholding, and precision measurement and inspection techniques.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), specifications, and customer requirements.
Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys.
Understanding of production planning, routing development, labor standards, and manufacturing cost drivers.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Understanding of ISO 9001 and quality system requirements.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments.
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical manufacturing knowledge.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CNC machining, fabrication, welding, or custom manufacturing is highly preferred.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and process optimization is strongly desired.
Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, document, and improve manufacturing processes for CNC machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and secondary operations.
Create routings, bills of material, labor standards, setup requirements, tooling specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Review engineering drawings and specifications to identify efficient, cost-effective manufacturing methods.
Provide manufacturability feedback during quoting, product development, and contract review.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with production teams and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
Identify constraints, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve workflow, capacity, and plant utilization.
Develop and maintain work instructions, setup sheets, visual aids, and standardized work procedures.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and customers to ensure products can be manufactured efficiently while meeting quality and delivery requirements.
Support the transition of products from quotation and prototype stages into production.
Evaluate customer drawings, specifications, and tolerance requirements for manufacturing feasibility.
Assist with APQP activities, process validations, and production readiness reviews when required.
Participate in customer visits, audits, and technical discussions as needed.
Support ISM's Quality Management System and continuous improvement objectives.
Work with Quality personnel to address non-conformances, customer concerns, and process capability issues.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, customer specifications, safety standards, and company procedures.
Participate in corrective and preventive action activities.