What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Engineer position at Sterling Engineering?
Manufacturing Engineer – Custom Machine Build
Do you thrive in a hands-on engineering environment where every day brings a new challenge? A manufacturer of custom automated machinery is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their operations team and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and throughput.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and being part of a company where innovation and continuous improvement are front and center.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and implement enhanced manufacturing methods using lean principles to reduce cost, lead times, and waste
- Evaluate and optimize machining, fabrication, assembly, and testing processes for custom-built machines
- Design tooling and fixtures to support efficient and repeatable production processes
- Troubleshoot process and quality issues on the floor and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and support engineering change processes
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen events and root cause problem-solving
- Assist in programming CNC equipment, robotic welders, and laser cutting machines
- Support capital equipment evaluations and justification through ROI analysis
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or process improvement role
- Strong understanding of machining and mechanical assembly processes
- Experience in a job shop or custom machine build environment is highly preferred
- Proven knowledge of lean tools such as 5S, SMED, Kanban, and standard work
- Hands-on problem solver with strong analytical and communication skills
Why This Role:
- Be part of a company that builds machines, not widgets — each project is unique and full of technical variety
- Opportunity to make a real impact on manufacturing performance, quality, and safety
- Work cross-functionally with passionate teams in Engineering, Production, and Quality
- Join a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
