Manufacturing Engineer

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance offerings

Short‑term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC seeks a manufacturing engineer to optimize tooling, equipment, and processes across stamping, welding, and machining in an established metal fabrication facility.

You will lead new product launches, drive cost savings, and implement plant-wide improvements with hands-on tooling design and process optimization expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with tooling design and metal forming processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate & Research: Design and analyze manufacturing processes using knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Design & Advise: Create and recommend manufacturing tools, fixtures, and fabrication equipment, including light design for stamping dies and locating/machining fixtures.
• Troubleshoot & Support: Resolve operational issues in metal forming processes, including stamping, welding, and press brake operations.
• Draft & Maintain: Create part inspection drawings and Process Inspection Records using AutoCAD and Inventor software.
• Develop & Improve: Establish robust manufacturing workflows and continuous process improvements to ensure consistent product quality.
• Analyze & Quote: Assist with quoting new business by analyzing historical performance and building realistic process workflows.
• Launch & Direct: Lead new program launches, manage tooling/equipment trials, and oversee part fabrication for initial rollouts.

Skills

Tool & Die Experience

Metal Forming Expertise

CNC programming

MS Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

2-year technical/engineering degree or Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Projects

Job description

Optimize and troubleshoot tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes for an established metal fabrication and production facility. This role drives new product launches, defines cost‑saving measures, and enhances process efficiencies across stamping, welding, and machining operations.

What\'s in it for You?

• Competitive Salary: Earn an annual exempt salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 based on experience.
• Professional Growth: Lead high‑impact new product launches, equipment selections, and plant‑wide process improvements.
• Comprehensive Scope: Utilize your hands‑on expertise across tooling design, AutoCAD modeling, and advanced metal forming techniques.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate & Research: Design and analyze manufacturing processes using knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Design & Advise: Create and recommend manufacturing tools, fixtures, and fabrication equipment, including light design for stamping dies and locating/machining fixtures.
• Troubleshoot & Support: Resolve operational issues in metal forming processes, including stamping, welding, and press brake operations.
• Draft & Maintain: Create part inspection drawings and Process Inspection Records using AutoCAD and Inventor software.
• Develop & Improve: Establish robust manufacturing workflows and continuous process improvements to ensure consistent product quality.
• Analyze & Quote: Assist with quoting new business by analyzing historical performance and building realistic process workflows.
• Launch & Direct: Lead new program launches, manage tooling/equipment trials, and oversee part fabrication for initial rollouts.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills

• Tool & Die Experience: Background in Tool and Die maintenance and repair.
• Metal Forming Expertise: Hands‑on experience with Roll Form mills, Elumatec equipment, or press brake operations.
• Technical Capabilities: Knowledge of CNC programming and MS Projects software.

Education

• Bachelors

Experience

• 1-4 years

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; 2-year technical/engineering degree or Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred (equivalent hands‑on experience accepted).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. Software Proficiency: Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, and Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate\'s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short‑term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)