Manufacturing Engineer

Industrial Sales And Manufacturing•Erie, PA

20d

About The Position

Industrial Sales & Manufacturing (ISM) is seeking a motivated, results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve operations across a diverse mix of precision-machined, fabricated, welded, and assembled products. As a contract manufacturer serving a variety of industries, ISM relies on this role to develop efficient manufacturing methods, improve productivity, reduce costs, and help ensure quality and on-time delivery. The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with Sales, Estimating, Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and customers to develop manufacturing solutions from initial quotation through production launch and ongoing process improvement. The position provides hands-on involvement in machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, continuous improvement, and new product introduction in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment.

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 processes, assembly operations, tooling and workholding, and precision measurement and inspection techniques.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 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 operations, fabrication processes, 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 determine 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 new products from quote 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.