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Manufacturing Engineer

NOV

Grand Bay, AL · Posted October 23, 2026

No experience needed. The posting says: “0-2 years of manufacturing, engineering, or related experience”

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The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and product designs to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations. This role provides hands‑on technical support to production, resolves process and material issues, leads engineering and continuous‑improvement initiatives, and supports product quality, equipment reliability, process optimization, technical documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Develop and implement manufacturing processes and work instructions.

Design, modify, and qualify production equipment and tooling.

Provide hands‑on technical support to the shop floor.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process and material issues.

Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Support product quality initiatives and root‑cause analysis.

Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and upgrades.

Optimize process parameters for cost reduction and efficiency gains.

Create and maintain technical documentation, including process specs and SOPs.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (R&D, QA, Supply Chain) to align engineering solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field.

0–2 years of manufacturing, engineering, or related experience; relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered.

Working knowledge of engineering principles with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing and technical teams.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.

Ability to work safely and effectively in a manufacturing environment and follow established safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Exposure to composite materials, fiberglass manufacturing, or other process-manufacturing environments.

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience with CAD/CAE software, including SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Familiarity with quality systems, inspection requirements, and engineering documentation practices.