Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

Apogee Architectural Metals; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing to drive process improvements on the floor in West Chester, OH and Mesquite, TX. You will own projects from identification through implementation and sustainment, working closely with operations to optimize throughput, quality, safety, and cost.

The role requires a hands-on engineering background with experience in fabrication, machining, CNC, welding, assembly, and tooling, plus strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on process improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Fabrication, machining, CNC, welding, assembly, and tooling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own improvement projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Work on the manufacturing floor to solve recurring problems and improve process flow.
• Lead structured root-cause investigations for manufacturing issues.
• Develop and optimize tooling, fixtures, equipment, layouts, and processes.
• Develop and maintain standard work and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and shop-floor staff.

Skills

Process improvement

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fabrication

CNC

Welding

Assembly

Tooling

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing# Apogee & Our Brands## Mechanical Engineer - ManufacturingApply: West Chester, OH: Mesquite, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR111729Harmon, Inc.The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for improving manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, cost, and overall operational performance. This role independently owns improvement initiatives, technical problem solving, process optimization, and project execution while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and shop-floor employees to deliver sustainable, measurable results.**POSITION D****ES****CRIPTION****:** Identify and execute manufacturing improvements that increase productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance. * Own improvement projects from problem identification through implementation, validation, and sustainment.* Work directly on the manufacturing floor to solve recurring problems, remove bottlenecks, and improve process flow.* Use data and structured problem solving to convert improvement opportunities into measurable operational and financial results.**EXPERIENCE**: **What you need to be successful*** Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.* Manufacturing experience with hands-on process improvement and problem solving.* Fabrication, machining, CNC, welding, assembly, tooling, or fixtures experience preferred.* Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. **RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the outcome**Take responsibility for assigned improvements from initial problem definition through implementation and sustained results. Maintain strong follow-through and accountability for commitments, actions, and project deliverables.**Act with urgency**Move from analysis to action. Test practical solutions, remove barriers, and maintain momentum while balancing safety, quality, cost, and operational needs.**Communicate and collaborate**Work effectively with operators, supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and leadership. Communicate technical issues clearly, listen to the people doing the work, and build alignment around solutions.**Work from the floor**Spend time where the work occurs to understand the current condition, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that can be implemented and sustained by the operation.**Manufacturing Process Improvement**Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and implement improvements that increase safety, quality, productivity, throughput, capacity, and cost performance. Identify waste, constraints, variation, and recurring operational issues.**Project Ownership**Lead manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation, validation, and sustainment. Establish clear objectives, actions, milestones, expected impact, and completion dates.**Technical Problem Solving**Lead structured root-cause investigations for manufacturing issues involving equipment, tooling, quality, productivity, labor, or process performance. Develop countermeasures, verify effectiveness, and prevent recurrence.**Fabrication and CNC Optimization**Improve fabrication, machining, CNC, assembly, and related manufacturing processes through setup reduction, cycle-time improvement, tooling optimization, process refinement, and improved methods.**Tooling, Fixtures and Equipment**Develop, modify, and improve tooling, fixtures, equipment, layouts, and manufacturing methods to improve repeatability, ergonomics, flow, quality, and operational performance.**Labor, Flow and Capacity**Analyze labor, production, downtime, throughput, scrap, quality, and capacity data to identify constraints and improvement opportunities. Improve labor utilization, material flow, machine utilization, and available capacity.**Standard Work and Sustainment**Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, process documentation, and visual controls. Partner with Operations to ensure improvements are practical, consistently followed, and sustained over time.**Cost and Performance Impact**Develop business cases, quantify expected impact, track project performance, and validate measurable improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, cost, throughput, equipment utilization, scrap, rework, and process stability. **Our Benefits**We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.* Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)* Incentive Plans* 401(k) with employer contribution and match* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match* Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)* Paid Holidays* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness Program* Training and Career ProgressionApogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.### About UsAs one of the largest curtain wall contractors in the U.S., we provide exciting job opportunities across the country for people seeking work in a dynamic industry. At Harmon, we offer challenging work to help our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Harmon is a division of Apogee Enterprises, Inc., a publicly held, international company. We provide competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and financial stability.Harmon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.