Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Tooling & Automation

Richgroupusa; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRG Manufacturing Search Division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve machining and assembly processes, design tooling and equipment, and lead upgrades from concept to implementation. Collaborate with operations, product engineering, and the site’s automation team to boost quality, capacity, and modernization.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in industrial manufacturing, and 4+ years in tooling/equipment design, with strong CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years designing tooling, equipment, or specialized machines.
• Hands-on experience with machining and assembly processes, equipment troubleshooting, and production support.
• Experience managing equipment projects from concept through implementation.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks, and strong GD&T knowledge.
• Strong communication skills; PDM/PLM, automation, and Lean manufacturing experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve machining and assembly processes, design tooling and equipment, and lead machine upgrades from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with operations, product engineering and automation teams to improve quality, increase capacity, and modernize manufacturing.
• Provide practical work instructions, hands-on training and improved drawing/revision management.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing

CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

TRG Manufacturing Search Division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve machining and assembly processes, design tooling and equipment, and lead upgrades from concept to implementation. Collaborate with operations, product engineering, and the site’s automation team to boost quality, capacity, and modernization.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in industrial manufacturing, and 4+ years in tooling/equipment design, with strong CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T skills.