Manufacturing Engineer

OILGEAR TOWLER SA; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oilgear is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Fremont, NE to provide technical ownership for hydraulic products from design evaluation through manufacturing, testing, and improvement. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, customers and suppliers to enhance performance, manufacturability, cost and quality while maintaining thorough engineering documentation.

The role requires leading design changes, performing validation activities, and resolving complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of professional mechanical or design engineering in hydraulic/industrial environment.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept to testing and implementation.
• Proficiency with 3D models, GD&T, specs, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with product testing, data analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Ability to work with shop-floor personnel to resolve design and production issues.
• Strong technical writing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects for product improvements, cost reduction, supplier/ process qualification, and new features.
• Perform calculations, tolerance stack-ups, material selections, and design analyses.
• Create, review, and approve 3D models, drawings, specifications, BOMs, and related docs.
• Develop verification/validation plans and summarize results in technical reports.
• Investigate product performance issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Provide advanced technical support to Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, and suppliers.
• Review designs for manufacturability and drive changes to improve safety, quality, lead time, and cost.
• Support manufacturing instructions, inspection criteria, process docs, and training materials.
• Support new product introductions on the shop floor with process validation.

Skills

3-5 years of mechanical design

3D modeling, GD&T, drawings

Root cause analysis & correctiveAction

Technical writing & cross-functional

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP

PLM

Engineering document control

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Professional Fremont, NE, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1281

Manufacturing Engineer

Why Join Oilgear

At Oilgear, we design and manufacture high-performance hydraulic systems that power some of the world’s most demanding industrial applications. Our employees play a critical role in our success, and we are committed to providing a safe, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. At Oilgear, you’ll work with advanced technology, contribute to meaningful products, and be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical ownership and engineering support for Oilgear hydraulic products from design evaluation through manufacturing, testing, and product improvement. This role partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, customers, and suppliers to improve product performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality while maintaining complete and accurate engineering documentation.

The position independently evaluates design requests, develops and validates engineering solutions, leads product changes and improvement projects, and resolves complex product or manufacturing issues using sound engineering judgment and structured problem-solving methods.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Product Design and Engineering

• Lead engineering projects involving product improvements, cost reduction, supplier or process qualification, product robustness, and the development or launch of new features for existing hydraulic products.
• Perform and document engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, material selections, and design analyses for new products and design revisions.
• Create, review, and approve 3D models, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and related technical documentation.
• Conduct formal design reviews, evaluate technical risk, and ensure recommended actions are completed and documented.
• Evaluate the feasibility of customer requests, product configurations, and proposed design changes and provide clear technical recommendations.

Verification Testing and Product Support

• Develop verification and validation plans, write effective test requests, analyze engineering data, and summarize results in clear technical reports.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers in support of engineering projects and product decisions.
• Investigate product performance issues and lead structured root cause and corrective action activities using methods such as 8D and 5 Why.
• Provide advanced technical support to Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, customers, and suppliers.

Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

• Partner with production personnel to resolve manufacturing and assembly issues involving drawings, tolerances, materials, tooling, fixtures, and product performance.
• Review designs for manufacturability and recommend changes that improve safety, quality, repeatability, lead time, and cost without compromising product requirements.
• Support the development and revision of manufacturing instructions, inspection criteria, process documentation, and technical training materials.
• Support new product introductions and design changes on the shop floor, including first-build review, process validation, and corrective follow-through.

Design Control and Project Execution

• Maintain product design control and ensure engineering changes, approvals, records, and release documentation are accurate and complete.
• Develop and execute project plans that define objectives, schedules, resources, risks, deliverables, and cross-functional responsibilities.
• Manage multiple technical priorities and communicate project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Stay current with engineering methods, fluid power technology, manufacturing processes, and industry practices applicable to Oilgear products.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering field.
• Three to five years of professional mechanical, product, or design engineering experience in a hydraulic, industrial equipment, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently completing engineering projects from concept, analysis, and design through testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Proficiency creating and interpreting 3D models, engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with product testing, technical data analysis, structured root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to resolve design and production issues in partnership with shop-floor personnel.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or supporting hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, or fluid power systems.
• Fluid Power Certification or advanced fluid power training.
• Experience with FEA, CFD, design for manufacturability, machining processes, or supplier qualification.
• Experience using ERP, PLM, or engineering document control systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

The Oilgear Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Oilgear Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws. Applicants or employees requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources.

Employment Status Statement

Employment with The Oilgear Company is at-will. This means that either the employee or The Oilgear Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in this job description or any other Company document should be interpreted as a contract of employment, an offer of continued employment, or a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.