Manufacturing Engineer II

Keel; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Certification Sponsorship

Career Growth

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to join our engine of capability in the Ladson, SC area. The role focuses on supporting product design through the full manufacturing life cycle, developing documentation, and driving manufacturability improvements across cross‑functional teams.

You will use CAD tools to create drawings and fixtures, define work packages in ERP, and collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to optimize processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting manufacturing engineering activities related to product design, steel processing, fabrication, and assembly throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, supports production processes, and helps ensure manufacturing requirements align with design intent.
• Work with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the safe and effective use of manpower, materials, and machines.
• Develop work packages that define the sequence of operations, part routings, and product structures within ERP software.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial) or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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?

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