Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description
The Manufacturing Engineer develops, documents, and maintains manufacturing and warehouse processes to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role focuses on assembly, welding, painting, modification, and shipping/receiving operations, while designing tooling and workstations, providing hands-on shop-floor support, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.
Responsibilities
Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing and warehouse processes for assembly, weld, paint, modification, and shipping/receiving operations.
Design and document tooling, fixtures, jigs, workstations, and layouts to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Provide direct shop-floor support to manufacturing and warehouse teams to help meet production schedules and quality goals.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, material, and assembly-related problems.
Manage and implement engineering changes by updating processes, tooling, documentation, and work instructions as needed.
Train employees on new or revised processes, tooling, and standard work to ensure consistent execution.
Create detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for quoting, tooling, and production use.
Support quoting activities by preparing detailed drawings, labor estimates, and process definitions.
Develop and maintain work instructions, procedures, and standard work documentation for production operations.
Conduct time studies and labor analysis to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance labor efficiency, material flow, and space utilization.
Collaborate closely with production teams to provide hands-on technical support and resolve day-to-day manufacturing challenges.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and bills of material (BOMs) to support accurate production and change control.
Work with engineering bills of material and change control processes to ensure accurate configuration and documentation.
Support process engineering and manufacturing process improvements from concept through implementation.
Contribute to projects involving machine design, assembly processes, and 3D modeling to support new or improved production methods.
Assist in continuous improvement and Six Sigma-oriented initiatives aimed at quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on production, process engineering, and project management activities.
Support domestic and international travel needs related to manufacturing engineering, as required.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of experience writing and maintaining manufacturing processes.
1-3 years of experience working with engineering bills of material and change control.
Proficiency in CAD design software, preferably NX or IDEAS, with experience in SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Strong experience creating 2D manufacturing drawings for quoting, tooling, and production use.
Demonstrated ability to design and document fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support manufacturing processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and process documentation.
Experience developing work instructions, procedures, and standard work for manufacturing operations.
Experience conducting time studies and labor analysis to improve efficiency.
Applied knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
Hands-on shop-floor support experience and effective collaboration with production teams.
Basic mechanical understanding of fork truck design and operation.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, material, and assembly-related manufacturing issues.
Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and process improvement.
Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely and able to travel domestically and internationally.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with NX, SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar CAD platforms for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
Background in mechanical engineering, machine design, and assembly processes.
Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
Experience supporting quoting through detailed drawings, labor estimates, and process definitions.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools for improving material flow, labor efficiency, and space utilization.
Experience working with bills of material (BOMs), change control, and production documentation systems.
Strong organizational and project management skills to support production and engineering initiatives.
Ability to work effectively in a production environment and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
Work Environment
This role is based in a well-established manufacturing facility with a large local presence and a long history of stable operations. The environment combines office-based engineering work with frequent time on the shop floor, supporting assembly, welding, painting, modification, and shipping/receiving activities. You will regularly collaborate with production and warehouse teams, using CAD and engineering tools such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD, along with standard office and documentation systems. The culture emphasizes long-term career growth, strong benefits, and a people-first approach, reflected in high employee tenure and a stable workforce. Work involves hands-on interaction with manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling, as well as participation in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $41.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.
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