Manufacturing Engineer II

Keel; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

OT Potential

Training Sponsorship

Career Growth

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support engineering activities across product design, fabrication, and assembly. You will develop manufacturing documentation, support production processes, and help ensure design intent is met throughout the project life cycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality and project teams to improve manufacturability, efficiency and product quality, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safe, effective use of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college, university or technical school.
• 3+ years of related experience and/or training in engineering or manufacturing.
• 3+ years of SolidWorks experience.
• 3+ years of AutoCAD experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering activities related to product design, steel processing, fabrication and assembly throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop manufacturing documentation and support production processes.
• Improve manufacturability, efficiency and product quality with cross‑functional teams.
• Create work packages defining operation sequences, routings and product structures in ERP.
• Use CAD to create drawings, fixtures and tooling concepts.
• Program nesting software to support cutting and material efficiency.
• Review design disclosures and ensure flow‑down requirements are in work packages.
• Interface with internal departments and customers to support manufacturing needs.
• Provide technical support to production on fabrication and assembly processes.
• Participate in department process improvements and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP software

Job description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Responsible for supporting manufacturing engineering activities related to product design, steel processing, fabrication, and assembly throughout the project life cycle. This role develops manufacturing documentation, supports production processes, and helps ensure manufacturing requirements align with design intent.

The Manufacturing Engineer II works with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and product quality. This position supports continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to the safe and effective use of manpower, materials, and machines.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop work packages that define the sequence of operations, part routings, and product structures within ERP software.
• Apply knowledge of fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials to support product design and manufacturing requirements.
• Use CAD software to create engineering drawings, design fixtures, and assist in developing tooling concepts.
• Perform material takeoffs to identify raw materials, processes, and hardware required for projects.
• Program cutting machines using nesting software to support production requirements and material efficiency.
• Review design disclosures to ensure specifications, notes, and flow‑down requirements are incorporated into manufacturing work packages.
• Interface with internal departments and customers as needed to support manufacturing requirements during the product life cycle.
• Provide technical support to production teams related to fabrication and assembly processes.
• Maintain familiarity with manufacturing processes and technical functions related to assigned projects.
• Participate in department process improvements and manufacturing best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Mission Readiness:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial) or related field from an accredited college, university or technical school preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience and/or training in engineering or manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of SolidWorks experience.
• 3+ years of AutoCAD experience.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and contribute moderately to complex aspects of a project.
• Preferred knowledge of fabrication and assembly practices, tools and fixturing.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Must excel at working in a team environment.
• Must be able to familiarize yourself with product construction and internal applications.
• Must have knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and/or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Must be computer proficient with preferred experience with shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications.

Travel Requirements:

Between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What we build, builds us.