What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Lawler Manufacturing Co., Inc?
If you're a hands-on engineer who's tired of chaotic environments, unclear expectations, and products that don't really matter — this might be the role you've been waiting for.
At Lawler Manufacturing, we've spent decades making thermostatic mixing valves that are installed in hospitals, schools, hotels, and care facilities across North America. Most people never think about the water coming out of a hospital faucet or a school sink — but someone has to solve the problem of keeping it hot enough to kill dangerous bacteria and safe enough not to scald a child or a patient. That's exactly what our valves do, quietly, in buildings across the continent.
We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who takes pride in precision, thinks in systems, and wants to build things that last.
What you'll actually do
- Design & improve manufacturing processes
- You'll own the engineering behind how we build our products — driving cost efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement
- Support production and troubleshoot in real time
- When the floor runs into a build issue, you're the one they call. You'll work alongside production and customer teams to diagnose and resolve problems fast
- Create and maintain 3D models and technical drawings
- Detail matters here. You'll produce, audit, and refine 3D models, 2D drawings, BIM models, and photo-realistic renders using industry-standard tools
- Manage and develop our PDM system (Windchill)
- You'll help build and maintain the data structure that keeps our engineering work organized and accessible
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- 3D modeling proficiency — minimum 4 years hands-on experience
- Creo / Pro/Engineer preferred · SolidWorks or Inventor also considered
- 5 years in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable working independently. You manage your own priorities
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Windchill, or Microsoft Excel
- Background in plumbing or industrial manufacturing
Why People Stay
- Low turnover isn't an accident. It's the result of a work environment people actually enjoy
- Generous PTOVacation days vacation buy plan, sick days & paid holidays
- 401(k) profit sharingYour success is tied to the company's success
- Life & disability coverageLife insurance, short-term disability, and vision & dental available
- Clean, calm workplace
- Organized, peaceful facility where good work is respected
Pay is commensurate with experience. Medical insurance is not provided.
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Location: Indianapolis, IN · Local applicants only · U.S. Citizenship required
Lawler Manufacturing Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.