Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Kalwall Corporation; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) + match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Career Training

Job summary

Kalwall Enterprises in Manchester, NH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site engineering team. You will design and implement manufacturing process improvements, tooling, and equipment to boost safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency for our daylighting products.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in manufacturing engineering, a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, and strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor) plus cross‑functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Proficient in CAD and MS Office applications.
• Experience in evaluating, building, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, and production lines.
• Experience troubleshooting control components and motion systems in automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, propose, and implement manufacturing process and equipment improvements to advance safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and equipment for in-house fabrication by our machine shop to support manufacturing operations.
• Specify and procure new capital equipment working with outside suppliers.
• Lead projects and solve complex problems in a dynamic team environment.
• Drive creative problem solving and implement root cause corrective action as part of cross-functional team events.
• Provide leadership and hands-on technical support for manufacturing operations and maintenance activities.
• Interface with other disciplines, including Sales, Service, Estimating, R&D, and Drafting.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings, manufacturing work instructions, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

On July 1, 2026, Apogee completed the acquisition of Kalwall Enterprises, a vertically integrated manufacturer of high-performance translucent daylighting solutions, based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Kalwall Enterprises is currently being integrated into the Architectural Glass segment in Apogee. This position is based on site at Kalwall Enterprises in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Position Summary

We are currently looking to add an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to our growing Engineering team. This is an opportunity to apply your skills and experience to exciting projects in an established manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, propose, and implement manufacturing process and equipment improvements to advance safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and equipment for in-house fabrication by our machine shop to support manufacturing operations.
• Specify and procure new capital equipment working with outside suppliers.
• Lead projects and solve complex problems in a dynamic team environment.
• Drive creative problem solving and implement root cause corrective action as part of cross-functional team events.
• Provide leadership and hands‑on technical support for manufacturing operations and maintenance activities.
• Interface with other disciplines, including Sales Service, Estimating, R&D, and Drafting.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings, manufacturing work instructions, and maintenance procedures.

Education & Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline.
• Proficient in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in evaluating, building, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, and production lines.
• Experience troubleshooting control components and motion systems in automated equipment.
• Experience in assembly, CNC machining, testing, heat treating, bending, welding, and finishing a plus.
• Experience with building materials, curtain walls, storefronts, windows, composites, or sandwich panels a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving, project management, scheduling, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in creative problem solving and implementing corrective action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; written and verbal communication of complicated subjects is required.

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 Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.