MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

AD&D

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize tooling, equipment, and processes for a metal fabrication facility in Indiana. The role drives new product launches, defines cost-saving measures, and enhances efficiency across stamping, welding, and machining operations.

Responsibilities include designing tools, fixtures, and tooling layouts, troubleshooting metal forming processes, and drafting inspection drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.

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 (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tool & Die

Metal Forming

CNC programming

MS Projects

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

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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).

Spherion

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

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. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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