Manufacturing Engineer

LeoForce; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Santa Teresa, NM is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with mid-level experience to optimize production and lead new process implementations. You will serve as the SME for PLC-equipped equipment, from routers to CNC machines and robots, and collaborate with maintenance and operators.

The role emphasizes analyzing costs, improving processes, documenting trends, and developing an apprenticeship program to grow skilled staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in manufacturing technology or an engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years in a technical/manufacturing field, equivalent experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and tool design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for equipment requiring PLCs (routers, CNCs, robots) and lead related improvements.
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes via research and vendor coordination.
• Provide cost and production estimates and analyze schedules.
• Lead apprenticeship program development for new/trainee employees.

Skills

PLC expertise

Manufacturing process design

Cost estimation

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology

Associate degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

CNC machines

Quality assurance techniques

Data collection software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

6867067

2 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Details

Key Accountabilities:

• Performs as a ‘Subject Matter Expert’ on any equipment that requires PLC such as routers/waterjets/CNC Machines/Saws/robots etc.
• Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Provides manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
• Oversees product and process data base by writing computer programs, entering data.
• Lead development of an apprenticeship program for our new and/or inexperienced employees with intent develop a formal internship program.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology preferred, or at minimum an associate degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 3 - 5 years of demonstrated experience in a recognized technical field or equivalent experience in manufacturing field in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and tool design.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques.
• Must be able to work independently and be self‑motivating.
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Ability to problem‑solving and work as a team.

A bit about us:

My client is a leading manufacturing company and is growing! They are looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer to their team who recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls, coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Why join us?

Compensation Up To $100,000

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