Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Finishing

Ace Sanitary Holdings•Plainfield, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help launch and grow its new Indianapolis facility supporting the Data Center Cooling industry. The role leads setup, commissioning, improvement, and ongoing support of non-welding fabrication and finishing processes, including tube forming and branching, tube laser cutting, deburring, parts washing, and passivation. The engineer works across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to establish safe, repeatable processes that support reliable production and long-term growth. The position includes equipment setup and startup; process development and production support; ownership of cleaning, passivation, and surface-treatment processes; and continuous improvement. The engineer supports equipment selection, procurement, installation, and validation; works with vendors and automation integrators; develops production-ready processes and documentation; troubleshoots equipment and quality issues; and trains operators. The role also analyzes production performance and leads improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency. This is an on-site role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with exposure to noise and varying temperatures. Duties involve extended standing and walking and other physical activities, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Regular, consistent attendance is mandatory. The stated salary range is $85,000–$115,000, with a 5% annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Three or more years of manufacturing engineering or process-support experience in fabrication, machining, or finishing operations.
Hands-on experience with equipment such as tube lasers, tube forming systems, or industrial washers.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and process improvement skills.
Clear technical communication and documentation skills.
Ability to prioritize competing needs and work effectively across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Commitment to safe equipment operation and consistent process execution.
Ability to perform duties involving extended standing and walking, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, and using stairs; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
Regular, consistent attendance is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Experience with passivation, chemical cleaning, or surface-treatment processes.
Experience with new facility startups, equipment commissioning, or major equipment installations.
Experience with laser cutting technology and automation.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the layout, setup, and commissioning of fabrication and finishing equipment, including T-Drills, tube cutting lasers, deburring equipment, parts washers, and passivation systems.
Support equipment selection, procurement, installation, and validation.
Coordinate with Facilities, Engineering, and EHS on utilities, ventilation, drainage, chemical handling, and equipment safety.
Work with equipment vendors and automation integrators during installation, startup, and upgrades.
Develop and improve fabrication and finishing processes to meet production, quality, and customer requirements.
Create and maintain work instructions, standard work, process parameters, quality controls, and inspection checkpoints.
Develop production-ready processes for new product introductions.
Support tube laser setup, programming coordination, and process optimization.
Improve fixturing, material flow, and part handling to support equipment performance and efficient production.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, process variation, and product quality concerns.
Work with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Train operators on approved processes and work instructions.
Own parts cleaning, washing, and passivation processes to meet quality and customer requirements.
Set controls for chemical concentration, temperature, cycle time, and rinse effectiveness.
Work with Quality and EHS on safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and wastewater.
Analyze cycle time, yield, scrap, rework, and downtime to identify improvement opportunities.
Lead improvements that increase safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
Apply Lean methods, including 5S, quick changeover (SMED), standard work, and mistake-proofing.
Collaborate with Quality, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and Operations on process improvements, layout changes, equipment relocations, and facility expansion.
Provide timely engineering support for production and new product introduction timelines.