Manufacturing Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions is partnering with a leading global equipment manufacturer to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to support production of specialty mobile elevating work platforms and heavy equipment. You will work in an active cross-functional environment on shop floor initiatives.

The role emphasizes installation/sequencing of equipment, process analysis, and collaboration with Design and Project Engineers to resolve production challenges.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, production, and shop-floor teams.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting components.
• SolidWorks/AutoCAD or CAD software experience.
• CNC experience and familiarity with GMAW welding processes/robots.
• Willingness to learn Lean, JIT and Total Quality Management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in installation/sequencing of machines, workstations, tools, and supplies to optimize production.
• Study methods, designs and assembly processes to suggest productive layouts.
• Gather/analyze process data (cycle times, measurements, test results) to support SPC and cost planning.
• Research design proposals and recommend waste/cost reductions.
• Collaborate with Design/Project Engineers and shop-floor teams to resolve production challenges.
• Conduct periodic inspections across assembly, welding, and machine operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

CAD software

CNC experience

Welding knowledge

Lean principles

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CNC lathes/mills

GMAW welding

Welding robotics

Job description

We're partnering with a leading global equipment manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineerto support production of specialty mobile elevating work platforms and heavy equipment in an active, cross-functional manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in the installation and sequencing of machines, workstations, tools, and supplies to optimize production efficiency
• Study manufacturing methods, product design, and assembly processes to suggest layouts that enhance productivity
• Gather and analyze process data — cycle times, measurements, test results — to support statistical process control, cost analysis, and planning
• Research design proposals and recommend modifications that minimize waste and cost
• Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve production challenges on the shop floor
• Conduct periodic inspections across assembly, welding, and machine operations

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Engineering Technology, Civil, or Aeronautical), ABET accredited
• Strong communication skills — this is an active, engaged role working directly with engineering, production, and shop-floor teams across all backgrounds
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude — comfort troubleshooting physical components, not just designing at a desk
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software preferred
• Hands-on CNC experience (lathes/mills) and familiarity with GMAW welding processes/welding robotics preferred
• Ability to learn and apply Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time, and Total Quality Management principles

This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to join a growing team, gain broad hands-on manufacturing experience across every stage of production, and grow into new areas as the department evolves — plus relocation assistance is available for candidates outside the area.