Manufacturing Engineer — Precision & Automation Lead

PlanIT Group; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group in Orlando, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Machining Operations Center and Manufacturing Engineering Team. You will drive process improvements for small parts assembly, paint, and plating, interpret drawings, and support production with detailed work instructions.

The role combines hands-on shop floor work with automation initiatives, fixture design, and capital project involvement, aiming to improve quality, schedule, and cost across assigned programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Siemens NX, CREO, Pro/Engineer, Solidworks).
• Experience in production manufacturing environment (3+ years).
• US citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements in small parts assembly, paint, and plating.
• Interpret drawings and create detailed work instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Create fixture and tooling concepts, drawings, and models.
• Identify and drive automation and IFF technology implementations.
• Participate in capital investment/equipment evaluation and project management.
• Provide shop floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
• Monitor and report on quality, schedule, and cost performance of projects.

Skills

Root cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

Automation experience

MIL-SPEC/AS9100 knowledge

ISO9000 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CREO

Pro/Engineer

SolidWorks

MES

PLM

ERP systems

3D Printing

Job description

PlanIT Group in Orlando, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Machining Operations Center and Manufacturing Engineering Team. You will drive process improvements for small parts assembly, paint, and plating, interpret drawings, and support production with detailed work instructions.

The role combines hands-on shop floor work with automation initiatives, fixture design, and capital project involvement, aiming to improve quality, schedule, and cost across assigned programs.