Manufacturing Engineer: Mechanical Tooling & Optimization

Hansen-Corporation; Baldwin Heights (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen-Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on leadership in process development, equipment optimization, tooling, and automation. You will work with Product Engineering to improve legacy and new products, ensuring safety, quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across operations.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing or industrial engineering with CAD proficiency, process simulation, and familiarity with lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–4 years in manufacturing/industrial engineering, preferably in electrical assembly or mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• CAD software proficiency: SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Experience with manufacturing process simulation and layout design.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with tooling, fixturing, and production equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain optimum production methods, tooling and equipment for efficient manufacturing.
• Design and implement assembly fixtures, holding jigs, and shop floor tooling using 3D CAD.
• Provide on-floor support to meet safety, quality, productivity standards.
• Lead or participate in projects to improve process capability, reduce costs, and enhance equipment.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to align manufacturing goals.
• Support facility layout and equipment installation planning to optimize material flow.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Process simulation

Layout design

Job description

Hansen-Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on leadership in process development, equipment optimization, tooling, and automation. You will work with Product Engineering to improve legacy and new products, ensuring safety, quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across operations.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing or industrial engineering with CAD proficiency, process simulation, and familiarity with lean and Six Sigma methodologies.