Manufacturing Engineer-Welding

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. This role collaborates across departments to ensure seamless production and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the champion for new product launches, delivering tools, checking fixtures, patterns, processes, and prints capable of producing specified parts in advance of production job start dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and workflows.
• Design tools, fixtures, and equipment to support production needs.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives for process issues.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Train production staff in new processes and equipment.
• Release accurate part routings (processes, BOMs, setup instructions, rates, packaging) that meet customer specifications, are optimized, and are on time for customer demand.
• Participate in budgeting activities to recommend new equipment and technology.
• Become an expert on equipment and software capabilities to inform estimating processes.

Work Environment

• Open office, cubicle, individual, or shared office.
• Shop floor; may require reaching into tight spaces to adjust equipment.
• GSM will make reasonable accommodations to allow those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Experience in machine operation, programming, or other relevant processes.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as MIG, TIG, nesting, feed lines & controls, and vision systems preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

General Competencies

• Manufacturing/Engineering Aptitude: Understands engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Problem Solving: Uses creativity and analytical skills to develop effective solutions.
• Relationship Building: Represents GSM professionally; builds strong internal and external relationships.
• Project Management: Manages complex projects with clear gates, milestones, and visibility.
• Communication: Clear, positive, and persuasive communication style.
• Dependability & Accountability: Follows procedures, meets deadlines, and takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Initiative & Hunger to Grow: Seeks improvement, development, and new challenges.
• Quality: Consistently produces accurate work and seeks continuous improvement.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Dependable and consistently prepared for work and meetings.

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different
GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Cafeteria

• Fully equipped fitness center

• Locker rooms with showers

• Air-conditioned welding department

• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)

• Comprehensive health,

• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K) contribution & match after 90 days of service
• Holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and has no direct reports.