Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 DOE

Location: Tulsa, OK

Job Type: Direct Hire (Immediate Need)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join a growing production operation. This is a highly visible role that combines engineering, customer interaction, manufacturing support, and project execution. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable working in a CAD environment, collaborating with customers, generating quotes, and spending time on the production floor supporting operations.

This position offers an approximate 50/50 split between office-based engineering responsibilities and hands-on involvement within the manufacturing environment.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and modify products, components, and manufacturing solutions using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Review customer requirements, drawings, and specifications to develop accurate manufacturing solutions.
• Prepare customer quotes, estimates, and project proposals.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and efficiently executed.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Provide hands-on support in the shop to troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership, production personnel, and customers to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.

• Qualifications3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related role.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience creating manufacturing quotes, estimates, and cost evaluations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of building materials, fabricated products, engineered components, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, factory, production, or assembly environment.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required; equivalent technical and manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Preferred BackgroundSmall-to-medium manufacturing operation experience.
• Production management or supervisory experience.
• Continuous improvement and process optimization experience.
• Experience supporting custom manufacturing projects from concept through production.
• Background in building products, construction-related manufacturing, appliance manufacturing, industrial products, or similar industries.

What We're Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats—engineering, customer interaction, quoting, and production support. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, technically capable, and comfortable moving between the office and the shop floor to help drive projects from initial customer discussions through final production.