Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gainshare program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and career dev.

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in sheet metal fabrication to support production, improve processes, and drive efficiency. You will work closely with operators, programmers, and leadership to optimize forming, cutting, and assembly while ensuring high-quality output and on-time delivery.

The role offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000 per year, excellent benefits, and room for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze workflows and drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methods and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve sheet metal manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and assembly.
• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing methods based on product requirements, prints, and customer specifications.
• Create and optimize flat patterns, bend allowances, and tooling selections for accurate fabrication.
• Partner with programmers and operators to troubleshoot floor issues and improve part quality and throughput.
• Analyze workflow, plant layout, and material flow to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support new product launches by developing routing, work instructions, and process validation.
• Collaborate with tooling and equipment vendors to improve capabilities and reduce downtime.
• Ensure product quality by establishing inspection methods, validating processes, and supporting corrective actions.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation including process sheets, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Monitor key metrics such as scrap, rework, and cycle times, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Support maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime (laser, turret press, press brakes, etc.).
• Train and support operators on best practices, setups, and process improvements.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Manufacturing processes

Process improvement

Quality assurance

Tools

Laser cutting

Punching

Bending (press brake)

Welding

Assembly

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer with Materials Distribution Industry Leader / $80,000 - $100,000 per year depending on Experience / Excellent Benefits and Room for Growth

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ken McClure

A bit about us

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in sheet metal fabrication to support production, improve processes, and drive efficiency. This role will work closely with operators, programmers, and leadership to optimize forming, cutting, and assembly processes while ensuring high-quality output and on-time delivery.

Why join us

• $80,000 - $100,000 per year plus monthly gainshare opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) / RRSP with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Career Development Support

Job Details

• Evaluate and improve sheet metal manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, punching, bending (press brake), welding, and assembly
• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing methods based on product requirements, prints, and customer specifications
• Create and optimize flat patterns, bend allowances, and tooling selections for accurate fabrication
• Partner with programmers and operators to troubleshoot issues on the floor and improve part quality and throughput
• Analyze workflow, plant layout, and material flow to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Support new product launches by developing routing, work instructions, and process validation
• Collaborate with tooling and equipment vendors to improve capabilities and reduce downtime
• Ensure product quality by establishing inspection methods, validating processes, and supporting corrective actions
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for recurring issues
• Maintain accurate documentation including process sheets, work instructions, and quality standards
• Monitor key metrics such as scrap, rework, and cycle times, and lead continuous improvement efforts
• Support maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime (laser, turret press, press brakes, etc.)
• Train and support operators on best practices, setups, and process improvements

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