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Manufacturing Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Position- Manufacturing Engineer

Reports- Manufacturing Engineer Manager


Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a Manufacturing Engineer. This position performs complex analytical work with and coordinate other Engineering professionals, FEC associates, customers, and vendors.


Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and implementing manufacturing processes. This includes developing, participating in and leading process improvements, cost and production analysis, and improving quality control.

This position is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing manufacturing strategies that support our weld shop, machine shop, and assembly team to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective. This position is also responsible for developing process documentation, including work instructions, and departmental procedures.


Key Responsibilities:

· Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T to determine machining strategies

· Optimize manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency

· Design, or source proper tooling, fixtures, and processes for each job

· Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to refine manufacturing processes

· Guide and train team members on manufacturing procedures and best practices

· Enter and edit BOMs and routers into ERP system; print work order packets

· Is willing to help other ME maximize product cycle times

· Conduct ROI and IRR for production savings projects

· Design fixtures for new products

· Lead product integration projects


Qualifications:

· Associate degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Experience in manufacturing / production environment

· Experience writing / developing work instructions and procedures

· Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and optimize production

· Knowledge of machining, welding, and large size hand assembly desired

· Ability to work with tight tolerances in a high-precision environment

· Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional team


Travel: Less than 5%


Language: English


This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.


This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

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