Manufacturing Engineer

A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, process improvement initiatives, and new product introductions. This position plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a hands-on manufacturing environment and has experience working with custom-engineered products, industrial equipment, fabrication, machining, and assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions by evaluating manufacturing methods, tooling requirements, and assembly processes.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput.
• Develop and implement workflow improvements, equipment layouts, and production process enhancements.
• Partner with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to drive operational improvements.
• Lead or support engineering change implementation and process documentation activities.
• Identify production challenges, assess risks, and develop practical solutions to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, manufacturing system improvements, and process standardization efforts.
• Stay current on manufacturing technologies, industry trends, and best practices to support innovation and growth.
• Support troubleshooting efforts related to production, equipment, and customer-driven issues.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting fabrication, machining, assembly, or engineered equipment manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, workflow optimization, and production systems.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing data management tools.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with operations, quality, engineering, and production teams.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Industrial equipment, material handling, conveying systems, or heavy manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to machining, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, electrical systems, and assembly operations.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement project experience.
• Experience with GD&T and manufacturing process development.
  
  

Additional Details

• Location: Sarasota, FL
• ???????Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000 Base Salary
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision benefits available.
  
  

To be considered, candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of the Sarasota area (approximately 45 minutes or less) and be comfortable working on-site in a manufacturing environment.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.