Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical Design & Production Specialist

With over 30 years of proven experience, Innovent is a leading global supplier of high-performance honeycomb core products. We specialize in the fabrication, design, and integration of high-temperature honeycomb assemblies, primarily in stainless steel and titanium. Our solutions cater to diverse applications where high strength, lightweight materials, and open area are critical, serving industries including disposable hygiene, aerospace & defense, and industrial markets.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing and drafting mechanical assemblies, leading prototype from concept to fruition, supporting the manufacturing floor, and providing technical assistance to the sales team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop innovative mechanical and process designs in CAD to meet product requirements
• Work closely with machinists, engineers, and production assemblers to develop and improve complex manufacturing processes
• Become knowledgeable with the setup and operation of our CNC sinker EDM machines
• Develop complex tool paths for CNC milling machines using Creo NC.
• Design, develop, and implement innovative fixturing solutions to support efficient and precise manufacturing processes. Collaborate with the team to ensure fixtures are designed for ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and safety
• Utilize strong knowledge of machining, metalworking principles, and assembly procedures to evaluate and support the manufacturing of newly designed or modified products
• Develop detail 2D drawings with GD&T from solid models
• Understand and improve the manufacturability of component designs
• Facilitate and develop physical product through prototype production, assembly, and testing
• Process models, drawings, and manufacturing instructions through Innovent’s ERP (Epicor) and document control system
• Access technical information (i.e. process records, model drawings, SOP’s, tool and fixture drawings) as needed to evaluate and support product design operations
• Demonstrate ability to understand supplier capability and specialties in the manufacture of components and tooling to required specifications
• Provide technical assistance to component and tooling suppliers
• Assist production in the resolution of manufacturing problems to maintain production schedules
• Infrequent travel up to 10%
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 10 years’ hands on experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years’ mechanical engineering experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree and experience requirement
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
  
  

What We Value

• Strongly skilled user of mechanical CAD software, preferably CREO/PRO-E
• Practical experience with mechanisms and machine design
• Experience designing & detailing precision metal parts and mechanical assemblies
• Experience with or desire to learn CNC programming/CAM
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and create mechanical drawings and technical procedures
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Ability to write reports and procedures, and effectively present information to team members and management
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Ability to manage uncertainty in a logical and organized manner.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Teams
  
  

Other

• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in designated areas