Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kalwall Enterprises Inc. in Manchester, NH, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its on-site engineering team.

This role focuses on designing and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency. Responsibilities include designing tooling, procuring capital equipment, leading cross-functional projects, and providing hands-on technical support across operations.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Job description

Kalwall Enterprises Inc.

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.

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 Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.