Manufacturing Engineer

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 15%

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Jury duty & bereavement leave

Employee referral program

Career development & training

Apprenticeship programs

Employee discounts

Weekly pay

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Engineering and Production, ensuring designs are practical to build and produced safely and efficiently.

You will review drawings, BOMs, and changes, support new product introductions, and help transition designs into production. You will develop processes, tools, and work instructions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement with Lean initiatives across fabrication, assembly, testing, and quality

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• ERP/MRP systems experience preferred, Epicor a plus.
• Commitment to safe manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production to ensure manufacturability and safety.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and changes for producibility and quality.
• Support new product introductions and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing, and quality initiatives.
• Lead process improvements and Lean initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and PM.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

BOMs & specifications

ERP/MRP experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Epicor ERP

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees with the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.

Job Role

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production, ensuring products are practical to build, meet engineering intent, and are manufactured safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. This role supports manufacturing processes, resolves production issues, drives continuous improvement, and helps transition new designs into production.

Key Duties

Engineering & Production

• Act as the primary technical link between Engineering and Production.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes for manufacturability.
• Support new product introductions and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Manufacturing Support

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing, and quality initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production consistency.
• Lead process improvements and root cause investigations.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Project Management.
• Participate in design reviews and production planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hands-on manufacturing experience and technical knowledge.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication, production, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, welding, machining, piping, and assembly.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Epicor or similar ERP systems.
• Industrial refrigeration or heavy industrial manufacturing.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work-life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services