Manufacturing Engineer: Metal Fabrication & Process Improvement

Sacoma Specialty Products, LLC; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

Job summary

Sacoma Specialty Products is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with metal fabrication and welding experience. This on-floor role focuses on improving fabrication processes, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting tooling and mechanical improvements to boost safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.

You will work closely with engineers, production, and leadership to deliver immediate impact on operations. If you enjoy solving real problems away from the desk, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Technology degree preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of technical experience in a fabrication environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and preventive maintenance on heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Industrial experience with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, sensors, and servo motors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs applying product design, fabrication, tooling, and materials knowledge.
• Develop manufacturing methods by researching, designing, modifying, and testing processes and equipment.
• Improve efficiency by analyzing workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assist production with programming and adjusting robotic MIG welders and resistance welders.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing testing methods and establishing standards.
• Calculate production, labor, and material costs while reviewing production schedules and estimating future requirements.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting and summarizing manufacturing data and trends.
• Investigate current technologies and implement improvements for repeatable, stable, and reliable processes.
• Implement mechanical improvements to production equipment while maintaining specifications.
• Perform hands-on improvements to equipment ~70% of the time.
• Research and cost-improvement opportunities ~25% of the time.
• Perform clerical responsibilities, including purchase orders and project timelines ~5% of the time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Fabrication experience

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or similar

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Sacoma Specialty Products is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with metal fabrication and welding experience. This on-floor role focuses on improving fabrication processes, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting tooling and mechanical improvements to boost safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.

You will work closely with engineers, production, and leadership to deliver immediate impact on operations. If you enjoy solving real problems away from the desk, we want to hear from you.