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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Job Description The Manufacturing Engineer will perform a wide range of electro-mechanical and multi-trade functions focused on the installation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment, machinery, and facility systems in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting and repair of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, as well as basic design, simple fabrication, adjustment, rebuilding, and occasional welding.
The engineer will support continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of automated systems. Responsibilities Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support efficient production operations.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production equipment, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Perform basic design, simple fabrication, adjustment, rebuilding, and occasional welding to modify or improve equipment and components. Read and interpret blueprints, engineering sketches, and designs, recognizing and understanding details, variations, and functional requirements.
Inspect manufacturing equipment regularly based on communication with operators and production supervisors, and adjust equipment to maintain optimal performance. Maintain accurate written records for ordering replacement parts, tracking part quantities, and supporting preventive maintenance schedules. Provide manufacturers’ documentation, drawings, and spare parts information to maintenance teams to ensure proper ordering and preventive maintenance planning.
Work with rigging and scaffolding, using ropes, chains, cables, hoists, jacks, and lift trucks to safely move and position heavy equipment. Operate powered hand tools and, when required, stationary machine tools to perform repairs, modifications, and fabrication tasks. Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances, and ensure components fit and function correctly within assemblies.
Make recommendations for suitable substitute components when original parts are unavailable or when improvements are possible. Apply knowledge of PLC ladder logic and machine control functions to support troubleshooting and equipment operation. Ensure proper application and functionality of light curtains and other safety devices to maintain a safe work environment around automated equipment. Repair and replace test cables and related electrical components to maintain reliable testing and monitoring systems.
Communicate effectively with operators, production supervisors, and maintenance personnel regarding scope of work, completion schedules, problems, solutions, and materials or parts required. Support continuous improvement and process improvement initiatives related to manufacturing equipment and automation. Perform other duties as required and assigned to support production, maintenance, and engineering objectives.
Essential Skills 1–3 years of experience as a production engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, or in a similar manufacturing engineering role. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field; entry-level candidates considered with at least 1–2 co-ops in a manufacturing environment. Strong electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.
Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical power, including proper wire sizing for current, amps, volts, AC, and DC applications. Basic knowledge of hydraulic power systems, including cylinders, valves, and oil characteristics, and how force is applied in hydraulic circuits. Basic knowledge of air power (pneumatics), incl