Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, QMS & Process Improvements

gpac LLC.; 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

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.