Manufacturing Engineer

Urschel; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Quarterly bonus

2 weeks vacation

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Free life insurance

Onsite gym

Education reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

Urschel is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze products and product families, and to plan and execute cost savings, quality, productivity, and safety improvement projects. The role reports daily to the Corporate Headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, be highly organized, and proficient with machining, fabrication, and metal casting. A minimum of an associate's degree in engineering or technology and/or five years of Urschel

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and organizational skills.
• Experience with machining, fabrication, and metal casting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing routings for parts and machines, focusing on quality and design intent.
• Troubleshoot production problems and develop permanent solutions with management.
• Create cost estimates.
• Improve current manufacturing processes.
• Assist in capital improvement expenditures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or technology

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for analyzing products and product families, as well as identifying, planning, and executing cost savings, quality, productivity, and/or safety improvement projects. The position is not remote and will be required to report daily to the Corporate Headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana.

Primary Job Duties Include

• Designing manufacturing routings for parts and machines, with a focus on part quality and preservation of design intent
• Troubleshooting production problems and assisting management in developing permanent solutions
• Creating cost estimates
• Improving current manufacturing processes
• Assisting in capital improvement expenditures

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis.

Company Benefits, Rewards And Perks

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• 2 Weeks' Vacation Available Upon Hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1st Day of Employment
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent organizational skills, and a high degree of proficiency with machining, fabrication, and metal casting. The qualified candidate will possess, at a minimum, an associate's degree in engineering or technology and/or five years of Urschel manufacturing experience. Experience with manufacturing systems engineering, continuous improvement, and lean techniques is highly desired.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Date Posted: 9/16/26