Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Modular Fabrication & Enclosures

GTI Fabrication; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Career Growth

Large-scale projects exposure

Job summary

GTI Fabrication in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead design, control, and continuous improvement of modular fabrication processes for enclosures and steel weldments. This role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 8–15 years in manufacturing engineering, strong SolidWorks/AutoCAD skills, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D drafting using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and ISO9001 quality systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite a plus).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for modular fabricated systems, containerized enclosures, and steel structures.
• Develop formal manufacturing documentation including process flow diagrams, work instructions, BOMs, routings, CNC programming, and assembly/inspection plans.
• Use CAD tools (SolidWorks and AutoCAD) to design fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions to support scalable production.
• Translate engineering design requirements into robust and efficient production processes.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) efforts from prototype through full-rate production.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and optimize floor layouts.
• Integrate automated and digital manufacturing technologies where applicable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate manufacturability and ensure alignment between engineering intent and production capability.
• Utilize ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) to manage process documentation and support real-time operations visibility.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards; support internal and external audits.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action using tools like FMEA, SPC, and 8D.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices for manufacturing engineering.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

NetSuite

Containerization

Modular fabrication

ISO9001

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Certification

PMP Certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NetSuite

CFD/FEA tools

Job description

GTI Fabrication in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead design, control, and continuous improvement of modular fabrication processes for enclosures and steel weldments. This role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 8–15 years in manufacturing engineering, strong SolidWorks/AutoCAD skills, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and hands-on