Manufacturing Engineer

JOB SUMMARY: 

Manufacturing Engineer Plans, designs, arranges, changes, and optimizes a manufacturing process in an effort to achieve customer product and facility metric requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize Manufacturing Processes: Develop, document, and improve methods for laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, painting, and assembling parts to meet quality and efficiency standards.
• Enhance Production Efficiency: Analyze workflows, identify operator improvements, and implement process controls to boost throughput and reduce costs.
• Support New Product Launches: Design manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling for new products, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and zero-defect goals.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with customers, suppliers, and internal departments on product design, tooling, training, and problem-solving.
• Manage Engineering Projects & Documentation: Lead projects, maintain accurate records, and support systems like ERP/MRP, certifications, and capital equipment planning
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)

• At least 18 years of age (required at all locations)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from accredited college 
• Non-degree: 10 years working within a technical environment at a metal fabrication facility

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED):

• Subject Matter Expert on one or more Manufacturing processes
• If engineering degree is applicable, to have worked 3 years in metal fabrication facility

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting and lifting for 8-12 hours per day
• Able to frequently walk, stand, kneel, squat, bend, stoop, push, pull, twist and lift for 8-12 hours per day
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled and noisy environment
• Frequent overhead reaching and reaching with both hands 
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or maneuvering loads up to 50 lbs
• Able to wear and tolerate Personal Protective Equipment (apparel and devices)
• Vision acuity, corrected or uncorrected, capable of reading documents, blueprints, gauges, equipment settings, calibration instruments, parts labels and written materials

 BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary 
• 401K for all employees with 3% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (and additional coverages available)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Policy 8 corporate holidays 1 Floating Holiday
• Formal training and development program
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

 ABOUT IRONFORM:

Ironform is a trusted Tier 1 metal fabricator, supplying market leaders in Class 8 transportation, construction, agriculture, mining, off-road, material handling, and industrial equipment.

With 150 years of combined manufacturing experience across 6 facilities we are committed to providing high-quality products and services in an environment that is safe and fulfilling for all of its employees. 

We have created an expert team to achieve success for our employees, our customers, our company, and our investors.  Ironform values the talents and abilities of our employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which employees and the Company alike can thrive and generate lifelong learning.