Manufacturing Engineer

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with an established, employee-owned manufacturer to identify a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who can drive process improvements, troubleshoot production challenges, and help modernize manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, established environment where initiative, independent problem-solving, and practical results are valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing operations, including stamping, machining, fabrication, and secondary processes.

• Troubleshoot production, tooling, equipment, and process-related issues to improve quality, efficiency, and equipment uptime.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, downtime, setup times, waste, and manufacturing costs.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, production processes, equipment, and automation.

• Support new product launches, APQP/PPAP, process validation, and capital equipment projects.

• Develop and improve work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement improvements and build buy-in.

What we look for:

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Approximately 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment; relevant hands-on experience and demonstrated results are key.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to independently identify opportunities, lead projects, and drive process improvements.

• Metal stamping, fabrication, machining, or other metalworking experience strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, GD&T, blueprint interpretation, ERP/MRP systems, or CAD software is a plus.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.