SMI- Manufacturing Engineer

Anchor Fabrication; Town of Smithville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Anchor Fabrication is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve fabrication and sheet metal processes. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.

Responsibilities include time studies, plant layouts, NPI support, and DFMEA activities, with a strong emphasis on lean methods and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication or metalworking environments.
• Experience with time studies, labor analysis, and process optimization.
• Experience supporting NPI and production launches.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and DFx methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform weld assessments to evaluate processes, labor, and equipment utilization.
• Conduct time studies to establish standard work and production rates.
• Develop and maintain process flows, routings, and work instructions.
• Design plant layouts and work cells to improve efficiency and safety.
• Lead NPI activities transitioning designs into production.
• Collaborate on DFM/DFA reviews to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.
• Lead DFMEA activities and drive corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for Lean improvements and process automation.
• Support commissioning of fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Assist with production launches and process changes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFM/DFA

DFMEA/PFMEA

Root-Cause Analysis

Time Studies

Labor Analysis

Process Optimization

Welding & Fabrication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position SummaryThe manufacturing engineer is responsible for developing, implementing and improving manufacturing processes within a fabrication and sheet metal manufacturing environment. This position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations and Production teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, capacity and cost.The Manufacturing Engineer will support new product introduction, develop manufacturing processes, perform time studies, optimize plant layouts and process flows, as well as lead continuous improvement initiative. This position will also provide technical support for welding, laser cutting, forming, fabrication, assembly and other manufacturing processes.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform weld assessments to evaluate welding processes, labor requirements, equipment utilization, quality, and opportunities for improvement.Conduct time studies and labor analyses to establish standard work, production rates, labor standards, and process capacity.Develop and maintain process flows, manufacturing routings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.Design and optimize plant layouts, work cells, material flow, and equipment placement to improve efficiency, safety, ergonomics, and throughput.Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, transitioning products from engineering design into production.Collaborate with Design Engineering to conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA) reviews, identifying opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce cost, simplify fabrication, and improve quality.Participate in and lead DFMEA activities, identifying potential manufacturing and process-related failure modes and developing appropriate corrective actions.Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, excessive labor content, quality issues, and opportunities for automation or process optimization.Develop and implement standardized manufacturing processes to improve consistency, productivity, and product quality.Work directly with production personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop practical, sustainable solutions.Support the development and implementation of fixtures, tooling, jigs, and manufacturing equipment.Evaluate capital equipment and process investments based on productivity, capacity, quality, safety, and return on investment.Support corrective and preventive actions related to manufacturing and process issues.Utilize manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.Create engineering documentation, process layouts, presentations, and reports.Partner with Quality Engineering to improve process capability and reduce defects, rework, and scrap.Provide technical support during production launches, process changes, and continuous improvement projects.Maintain awareness of applicable safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within a fabrication, welding, metalworking, or heavy manufacturing environment.Strong understanding of fabrication and welding processes.Experience performing time studies, labor analysis, and process optimization.Experience developing process flows, plant layouts, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.Demonstrated experience supporting NPI and production launches.Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.Experience participating in or leading DFMEA/PFMEA activities.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively with production operators, supervisors, engineers, quality personnel, and management.Six Sigma certification preferredTechnical SkillsSolidWorks – understanding of 3D modeling, assemblies, and manufacturing-related design review.AutoCAD – proficient in 2D drawings, plant layouts, equipment layouts, and manufacturing documentation.Microsoft Office Suite – strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Experience with manufacturing/ERP/MRP systems is preferred.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.Preferred ExperienceWelding and fabrication process developmentWeld cell optimizationFixture and tooling developmentRobotic weld programmingCNC and/or sheet-metal fabrication processesLabor standards and cost estimatingManufacturing capacity analysisValue-stream mapping and material-flow optimizationCapital equipment justificationProduction line/work-cell designGD&T and engineering drawing interpretationRoot-cause analysis and corrective actionExperience working in a high-mix, low-to-medium-volume fabrication environmentCore CompetenciesManufacturing Process DevelopmentWelding & FabricationNew Product IntroductionDesign for ManufacturabilityProcess ImprovementTime Studies & Labor AnalysisPlant & Work-Cell LayoutDFMEA/PFMEARoot-Cause Problem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementBenefitsCompetitive payMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysOpportunities for advancementApply Today!If you are a motivated individual who values safety, teamwork, and reliability, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team.Anchor Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer.