Manufacturing Engineer

Whip Mix Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whip Mix Corporation in Louisville, KY designs and manufactures dental lab solutions. We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design production components, improve processes, and collaborate across teams to solve real manufacturing challenges.

You’ll use SolidWorks, manage BOMs and routings in our ERP, and contribute to new product introductions while applying Lean principles and quality systems such as ISO 13485.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, BOMs, and manufacturing routings.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and ISO 13485 and GMP is a plus.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and production components using SolidWorks.
• Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales to solve real-world manufacturing challenges.
• Conduct process validations, analyze results, and recommend improvements.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and manufacturing routings within our ERP system.
• Support new product introductions from concept through production.
• Investigate production issues and develop practical, long-term solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that make a measurable impact across the organization.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

ERP/MRP

Lean Manufacturing

ISO 13485

GMP

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP

Job description

At Whip Mix, innovation isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. For over a century, we’ve been a trusted partner to dental professionals worldwide. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge digital solutions to tried-and-true lab essentials, we bring craftsmanship, technology, and customer care together in one place.

We’re proud to be a family-owned, Louisville-based companywith a global reach, serving dental labs, universities, and clinicians across more than 80 countries. Our mission? To combine quality and creativity with a service-first mindset that makes a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re looking to join a team where tradition meets innovation, and where every day brings new opportunities to grow, Whip Mix is the place for you.

What you'll be doing:

• Design prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and production components using SolidWorks
• Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity
• Partner with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales to solve real-world manufacturing challenges
• Conduct process validations, analyze results, and recommend improvements
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and manufacturing routings within our ERP system
• Support new product introductions from concept through production
• Investigate production issues and develop practical, long-term solutions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that make a measurable impact across the organization

What you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Approximately 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, BOMs, and manufacturing routings
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and quality systems such as ISO 13485 and GMP is a plus
• Strong communication and project management skills