MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Yates Industries Inc • St. Clair Shores, MI

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About The Position

Yates Cylinders is seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Manufacturing Engineer to optimize and support production operations at our facility. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in improving manufacturing processes, reducing waste, and ensuring product quality in the fabrication and assembly of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of machining operations (CNC turning, milling), welding, and assembly techniques.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and CAM software.
• Familiarity with GD&T, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel, Internet Explorer, Made2Manage, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a heavy industrial or hydraulic component environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Previous experience working with hydraulic or pneumatic components.
• ERP software experience (such as Epicor, SAP, or similar).
• Root cause analysis (RCA) and statistical process control (SPC).

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, including machining, welding, honing, assembly, and testing processes.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and work instructions to improve production efficiency and operator safety.
• Collaborate with design engineering, CNC programmers, and quality control to support new product introductions and custom cylinder builds.
• Analyze production processes and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Troubleshoot process issues and work with production teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), cycle times, and scrap rates.
• Support the implementation of ERP/MRP systems and ensure accurate BOMs and routings.
• Ensure all processes comply with company quality standards, ISO 9001, and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Yates Cylinders is a leader in the hydraulic cylinder industry with a reputation for quality and fast turnaround.
• We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees