Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Automation Lead

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Verona (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop systems, fixtures, and machines that enable the production of high-quality components. The role may involve independent work and collaboration across teams to drive continuous improvement, safety, and operational initiatives.

You will design and optimize processes, provide daily engineering support, specify and install equipment, and lead or support projects for capacity expansion and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and interpreting blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and safety.
• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting production issues.
• Specify, evaluate, and implement manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions. Lead equipment installations, validations, and process startups.
• Lead or support manufacturing projects related to capacity expansion, cost reduction, new product introduction, and process upgrades.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Direction & ambiguity handling

Solution-oriented mindset

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or relevant experience in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop systems, fixtures, and machines that enable the production of high-quality components. The role may involve independent work and collaboration across teams to drive continuous improvement, safety, and operational initiatives.

You will design and optimize processes, provide daily engineering support, specify and install equipment, and lead or support projects for capacity expansion and cost reduction.