Metal Manufacturing Engineer

Tracewell Systems; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm located in Ohio is seeking a Metal Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain labor standards and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industrial engineering experience and must be knowledgeable in manufacturing practices. This full-time role requires a commitment to quality and collaboration with various teams to implement effective engineering designs and improvements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in a related manufacturing engineer position.
• Minimum of 10 years industrial engineering or related industry with manufacturing experience required.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and 6S.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, read and interpret Engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Organizational skills, time management skills, good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Basic Computer Usage and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point and Excel).
• Ability to work effectively in an office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds without assistance.
• Knowledge in metal fabrication and mechanical assembly methods.

Responsibilities

• Effective implementation of engineering designs into the manufacturing processes.
• Creates and develops work standards, routings, SOE’s and processes.
• Relates manufacturing capabilities, preferences and limitations to design engineers, quality control engineers and cost accounting.
• Recommends purchase of equipment and tooling to produce product and/or improve costs and/or throughput.
• Participates in the ECO process to properly coordinate and implement engineering changes in manufacturing.
• Executes project work to include feasibility studies; equipment specification, design, justification and implementation.
• Accurately depict the capabilities of the manufacturing floor to others.
• Assist management in creating formal procedures, inquiries and investigations to determine quality problems.
• Maintain orderliness of product, equipment, tools, supplies, and inventory points.
• Guides associates in accomplishing fabrication work schedules.
• Work closely with scheduling and management to coordinate fabricated parts schedule.
• Coordinate and manage machine PM with associates and maintenance department.
• Track, report, and act on department quality metrics and process inspections.
• Train staff for operational performance.
• Assist in ensuring departmental performance to established work schedules.
• Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related tasks or rotating through different processes.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations.
• Provide feedback on CNC programs to improve efficiency.
• Operate per established Company Policies and Procedures.

Job description

Metal Manufacturing Engineer at Tracewell Systems

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

At Tracewell Systems, we bring together creative minds and cutting‑edge technology to engineer solutions that meet tomorrow’s challenges – today. For over four decades, we’ve partnered with the world’s leading tech innovators to deliver mission‑critical systems that power real‑world operations in defense, aerospace, and beyond. Rooted in American values and founded in the great state of Ohio, we believe in hard work, ingenuity, and service to something greater than ourselves. We’re looking for people who want to roll up their sleeves and build technology that makes a difference – people who value integrity, tenacity, trusted expertise, a sense of duty, and the belief that anything is possible. Ready to build what matters? Explore our open roles and start your journey with Tracewell today.

Description: Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer - Fab/Metal

Job Purpose: Develops and maintains labor standards, manufacturing processes, personnel training, and manufacturing oversight. Recommends machine purchases and maintenance, oversees process setup and improvement.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Effective implementation of engineering designs into the manufacturing processes
• Creates and develops work standards, routings, SOE’s and processes
• Relates manufacturing capabilities, preferences and limitations to design engineers, quality control engineers and cost accounting
• Recommends purchase of equipment and tooling to produce product and/or improve costs and/or throughput
• Participates in the ECO process to properly coordinate and implement engineering changes in manufacturing
• Executes project work to include feasibility studies; equipment specification, design, justification and implementation; material handling / packaging requirements, manufacturing systems and procedures, and process documentation
• Accurately depict the capabilities of the manufacturing floor to others and seek to improve and refine those capabilities, as the need becomes evident
• Assist management in creating and conducting formal procedures, inquiries and investigations to determine the cause of quality problems and provide/recommend verbal and/or written corrective action to management
• Maintain orderliness of product, equipment, tools, supplies, part handling and inventory points within manufacturing (7S Initiatives)
• Aids in guiding associates in accomplishing all fabrication work schedule scheduling. Tracking and reporting of schedule performance and development of action plans for recovery as needed.
• Work closely with scheduling, management, and manufacturing to accurately coordinate the fabricated parts schedule and material needs. Facilitate work center flow by identifying, tracking, or coordinating material as required
• Coordinate and manage machine PM with associates and maintenance department
• Track, report, and act on department quality metrics, and in process inspections
• Train staff for operational performance
• Assist in ensuring departmental performance to established work schedules. Identifying root cause and corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related tasks, or rotating through different processes/jobs as required or directed
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with ESD, PPE procedures, work rules, and regulations
• Ability to help guide/provide feedback on CNC programs to continuously improve program efficiency and capability.
• Operate per established Company Policies and Procedures
• Other tasks as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in a related manufacturing engineer position
• Minimum of 10 years industrial engineering or related industry with manufacturing experience required
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and 6S
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions read and interpret Engineering drawings, schematics and specifications
• Organizational skills, time management skills, good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Basic Computer Usage and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point and Excel)
• Ability to work effectively in an office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds without assistance
• Knowledge in metal fabrication and mechanical assembly methods

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Computer Hardware Manufacturing