Manufacturing Engineer

gpac; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Employee share purchase plan

No travel required

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements and oversee the Quality Management System (QMS) in an on-site setting.

The role focuses on metal fabrication, process engineering, and continuous improvement across Engineering and Production teams. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering and 2+ years in quality assurance or QMS, plus proficiency in interpreting blueprints, BOMs, and routings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• 2+ years of quality assurance or QMS experience preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Welding, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, BOMs, and routings.
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, production efficiency, and safety.
• Lead LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop manufacturing aids, jigs, fixtures, and standardized work instructions.
• Review blueprints, BOMs, routings, and engineering changes.
• Identify production bottlenecks and improve manufacturability.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures, documentation, and internal audits.
• Manage corrective actions (CAR), root-cause investigations, and quality metrics.
• Oversee welder qualifications, calibration systems, and supplier quality.
• Coordinate engineering projects and resolve production and customer quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing teams.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Corrective actions

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Welding, or related field

Tools

CAD/Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing & Quality Systems

Location: East Central Illinois

Compensation: $105,000-$125,000

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | No Travel

An established industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements and oversee the company's Quality Management System (QMS). This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost reduction while working closely with Engineering, Production, and leadership. Ideal candidates bring experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing engineering, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, production efficiency, and safety.
• Lead LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop manufacturing aids, jigs, fixtures, and standardized work instructions.
• Review blueprints, BOMs, routings, and engineering changes.
• Identify production bottlenecks and improve manufacturability.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including procedures, documentation, and internal audits.
• Manage corrective actions (CAR), root-cause investigations, and quality metrics.
• Oversee welder qualifications, calibration systems, and supplier quality.
• Coordinate engineering projects and resolve production and customer quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• 2+ years of quality assurance or QMS experience preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Welding, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, BOMs, and routings.
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Metal fabrication or mechanical equipment manufacturing experience.
• LEAN Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• CAD/Autodesk Inventor or other 2D/3D design software.
• Welding standards, internal audits, and supplier quality experience.

Why Join?

• $105,000-$125,000 annually
• Competitive benefits package
• Employee share purchase plan
• Opportunity to lead both manufacturing engineering and quality initiatives
• Direct influence on plant performance and continuous improvement
• No travel required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Keywords

Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Engineer - QMS - Manufacturing Engineering - Metal Fabrication - Process Engineering - LEAN Manufacturing - Continuous Improvement - Root Cause Analysis - Corrective Action - CAR - Internal Audits - Quality Assurance - CAD - Autodesk Inventor - BOMs - Routings - Welding Standards - Supplier Quality - Process Improvement