Manufacturing Engineer

thyssenkrupp; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, support advanced equipment, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency while programming and troubleshooting automation systems. Training programs will help grow the workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent manufacturing experience).
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, fabrication processes, and production support.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery, PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Support new product launches and process implementation projects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve operational performance.
• Develop training and apprenticeship programs to support workforce development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC machinery

PLC-controlled equipment

Automation systems

Job description

Are you passionate about manufacturing excellence, process improvement, and automation? Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer and play a key role in optimizing production processes, supporting advanced manufacturing equipment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for CNC machines, routers, waterjets, saws, robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Develop and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Support new product launches and process implementation projects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to improve operational performance.
• Develop training and apprenticeship programs to support workforce development.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent manufacturing experience).
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, fabrication processes, and production support.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery, PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Hiring Range:

$77,000 - $88,000 annually

Compensation is based on experience, skills, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.