Manufacturing Engineer

The Richmond Group USA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading heavy-manufacturing organization in Roanoke, VA. You will design tooling, improve machining and assembly processes, and lead equipment upgrades from concept through implementation.

You will collaborate with operations, product engineering, and the automation team to boost quality, increase capacity, and modernize manufacturing while providing practical work instructions and on-the-floor training.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• 4+ years designing manufacturing tooling, equipment, or specialized machines.
• Hands-on experience with machining and assembly processes, equipment troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience managing equipment projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks, and knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong communication skills; PDM/PLM, automation, and Lean manufacturing experience are a plus.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Improve machining and assembly processes and lead machine upgrades from concept through implementation.
• Design tooling and equipment in collaboration with operations, product engineering, and the site’s automation team.
• Improve quality, increase capacity, and modernize manufacturing.
• Develop practical work instructions and provide hands-on training.
• Manage drawing and revision control to support production.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Automation

PDM/PLM

Manufacturing engineering

Mechanical design

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

TRG Manufacturing Search Division is conducting a search for a Manufacturing Engineer to join an established industry leader. This growing company is investing in equipment, automation, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive culture where your ideas matter.

You’ll improve machining and assembly processes, design tooling and equipment, and lead machine upgrades from concept through implementation. Working with operations, product engineering, and the site’s automation team, you’ll improve quality, increase capacity, and help modernize manufacturing.

You’ll help production teams work more effectively through practical work instructions, hands‑on training, and better drawing and revision management.

We’re looking for someone with 7+ years of industrial manufacturing experience and both mechanical design and manufacturing engineering skills. If you enjoy solving problems on the floor and seeing your designs come to life, you’ll find opportunities to make an impact and grow into broader responsibilities.

Background:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• 4+ years of experience designing manufacturing tooling, equipment, or specialized machines.
• Hands‑on experience with machining and assembly processes, equipment troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience managing equipment projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks, and strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong communication skills; PDM/PLM, automation, and Lean manufacturing experience are a plus.
• **Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.