Manufacturing Engineer – Senior

Girtz Industries, Inc.; Monticello, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Girtz Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to design, plan, and startup a new facility serving the power generation industry. Lead production layout, equipment selection, and process development for large, heavy fabricated steel components.

You will drive lean improvements, coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams, and plan safe, productive workflows from day one. This role offers ownership of the facility setup and continuous optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in heavy fabrication, structural steel, power generation, industrial equipment, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience planning or commissioning new manufacturing facilities or major facility expansions.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes including cutting, forming, welding, painting, and finishing.
• Experience specifying and purchasing capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of plant layout, material flow, and manufacturing logistics. Experience designing efficient workflows for large, heavy components.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with equipment vendors, contractors, and cross functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy for a new production facility.
• Design efficient manufacturing workflows and optimize material flow throughout the plant.
• Plan production areas to maximize safety, productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Lead the evaluation, specification, and procurement of manufacturing equipment, including CNC laser, plasma, and punch press cutting systems; CNC press brakes and panel bending equipment; robotic and manual welding systems; and coating systems.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers to evaluate technologies, develop specifications, and oversee installation and commissioning.
• Develop manufacturing processes and work instructions for fabricated steel assemblies.
• Recommend automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze production capacity and develop plant layouts that support future growth.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful facility startup.
• Support equipment acceptance testing, process validation, and production ramp up.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Plant layout

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Vendor collaboration

Capital equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Join Us in Building a World-Class Manufacturing Facility

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in the design, planning, and startup of a brand-new manufacturing facility serving the power generation industry. This is a unique opportunity to help create a modern, efficient manufacturing operation from the ground up. The successful candidate will lead the planning of manufacturing processes, selection of production equipment, facility layout, and material flow for the production of large, heavy fabricated steel components. If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges and want to leave your mark on a state-of-the-art facility, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy for a new production facility.
• Design efficient manufacturing workflows and optimize material flow throughout the plant.
• Plan production areas to maximize safety, productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Lead the evaluation, specification, and procurement of manufacturing equipment, including: CNC laser, plasma, and punch press cutting systems CNC press brakes and panel bending equipment Robotic and manual welding systems Automated and manual powder coating systems Automated and manual wet paint systems Material handling equipment, cranes, conveyors, carts, and other production support systems.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers to evaluate technologies, develop specifications, and oversee installation and commissioning.
• Develop manufacturing processes and work instructions for fabricated steel assemblies.
• Recommend automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze production capacity and develop plant layouts that support future growth.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure successful facility startup.
• Support equipment acceptance testing, process validation, and production ramp up.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in heavy fabrication, structural steel, power generation, industrial equipment, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience planning or commissioning new manufacturing facilities or major facility expansions.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes including cutting, forming, welding, painting, and finishing.
• Experience specifying and purchasing capital equipment.
• Strong understanding of plant layout, material flow, and manufacturing logistics. Experience designing efficient workflows for large, heavy components.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with equipment vendors, contractors, and cross functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotic welding and automated manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with overhead crane systems and heavy material handling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other factory layout software.
• PMP certification or project management experience is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate has successfully planned or commissioned a heavy manufacturing facility and understands how to integrate fabrication equipment, material handling systems, and production workflows into a safe and efficient manufacturing operation. They are equally comfortable evaluating equipment suppliers, designing plant layouts, managing capital projects, and collaborating with production personnel to create world-class manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Build

You will help create a best-in-class manufacturing operation that produces large, fabricated steel products for the power generation industry. Your work will directly influence factory efficiency, product quality, employee safety, and long-term manufacturing success. This position offers the rare opportunity to shape every aspect of a new manufacturing facility— from equipment selection and plant layout to production processes and automation. If you enjoy designing manufacturing systems, implementing advanced fabrication technologies, and building factories that operate efficiently from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Info:

• Will train: Yes
• Reports To: Vice President of Engineering

Job Status:Open

Job Sectors:Production

Job Type:1st Shift, Full time - on site, Hourly

Regions:Monticello, Indiana