What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.?
Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.
Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees with the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.
Job Role
The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production, ensuring products are practical to build, meet engineering intent, and are manufactured safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. This role supports manufacturing processes, resolves production issues, drives continuous improvement, and helps transition new designs into production.
Key Duties
Engineering & Production
In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work-life balance:
Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees with the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.
Job Role
The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production, ensuring products are practical to build, meet engineering intent, and are manufactured safely, efficiently, and with consistent quality. This role supports manufacturing processes, resolves production issues, drives continuous improvement, and helps transition new designs into production.
Key Duties
Engineering & Production
- Act as the primary technical link between Engineering and Production.
- Review drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes for manufacturability.
- Support new product introductions and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
- Support fabrication, assembly, testing, and quality initiatives.
- Improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production consistency.
- Lead process improvements and root cause investigations.
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Project Management.
- Participate in design reviews and production planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Hands-on manufacturing experience and technical knowledge.
- Experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication, production, or industrial manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, welding, machining, piping, and assembly.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing.
- Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement.
- Epicor or similar ERP systems.
- Industrial refrigeration or heavy industrial manufacturing.
In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work-life balance:
- Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
- 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
- Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
- Dental and vision insurance options
- Optional supplemental insurance coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Weekly pay
- Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
- Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
- Employee referral bonus program
- Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
- Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services