Process/Application Engineer

Manufacturing Technology, INC. (MTI)

South Bend (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

10 paid holidays

Paid short term disability

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary uniform service

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in South Bend, IN is seeking a Process/Application Engineer to leverage engineering skills in friction welding. The role focuses on investigating process problems and improving manufacturing methods. Candidates with backgrounds in mechanical, manufacturing, welding or metallurgical engineering are preferred. This position is not remote and requires onsite presence in Indiana.

Qualifications

Background in mechanical, manufacturing, welding, or metallurgical engineering is preferred.
Friction welding experience will set you apart.
Willingness to take a hands-on approach and ability to interpret data/trends.
Friction welding experience is a strong plus and the candidate should be able to interpret data/trends and present findings.

Responsibilities

Investigate and correct process problems identified by customers.
Support sales, service, contract welding, and equipment manufacturing departments.
Develop and implement improvements to existing manufacturing processes.
Focus on integrating systems and production to develop and implement process improvements.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Data interpretation

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Education

Mechanical, Manufacturing, Welding or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

M2M (or similar ERP system)

Job description

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Company Overview

Founded in 1926, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. remains a family‑owned South Bend, IN headquartered business operated by the 4th generation. MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia and a majority‑owned facility in India. MTI serves Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas and Mining industries, boasting customers such as NASA, Boeing, Rolls‑Royce, and large tier 1 automotive suppliers.

With over 250 global employees, MTI generates over $40M in annual sales and operates three main branches: Friction Welding Machine Build, Resistance Welding in Europe, and Contract Friction Welding.

Role Overview

As a Process Engineer for MTI in South Bend, IN you will leverage your process or application engineering skills and manufacturing/production background or relevant academic experience in the application of one of our friction joining technologies to products manufactured by our customers worldwide. You will investigate and correct process problems as identified by internal and external customers, supporting sales, service, contract welding, and equipment manufacturing departments. Your focus will be integrating systems and production to develop and implement improvements to existing manufacturing processes and methods.

Qualifications

A background in mechanical, manufacturing, welding or metallurgical engineering is preferred, along with familiarity and functionality with SolidWorks (or another CAD program) and M2M (or a similar ERP system). Friction welding experience will set you apart. A willingness to take a hands‑on approach and the ability to interpret data/trends are essential. Strong presentation and business skills to demonstrate the merits of quality improvements and innovative ideas will help position MTI for expansion. Knowledge of process improvements, friction joining processes, and metallurgical background are strong pluses.

Benefits