FULL_TIME

FEED

YEAR

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. This position requires up to 50% travel to Insteel Wire Products manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, with frequent air travel.

<div style="text-align:center">Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer</div> Position Snapshot Responsible for supporting and improving production operations through engineering analysis, process optimization, and equipment development. This role ensures that manufacturing processes are efficient, reliable, safe, and aligned with organizational quality standards. The position works closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance, to drive continuous improvement and support operational goals. This position requires up to 50% travel to Insteel Wire Products manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, with frequent air travel. To ensure timely plant support, the ideal candidate will reside near an existing Insteel facility; relocation assistance may be available for a highly qualified candidate who meets all role requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities An individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. <ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Provide technical support to production teams, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and support preventive maintenance initiatives.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Design and implement production tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support manufacturing operations.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for process deviations or equipment failures.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing process flows, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Maintain and update engineering documentation, including process sheets, control plans, and standard operating procedures.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Participate in Lean Manufacturing, and other continuous improvement activities.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all manufacturing processes.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.</li></ul><div style="margin-left:8px"></div><div style="margin-left:8px">Supervisory Responsibilities None. Required Qualifications</div><ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo).</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, cross functional environment.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Strong communication and documentation skills.</li></ul><div style="margin-left:8px">Preferred Qualifications</div><ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Experience in high volume or automated manufacturing environments.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, or industrial automation systems.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies.</li></ul><div style="margin-left:8px">Key Competencies</div><ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Technical problem solving</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Process improvement mindset</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Collaboration and teamwork</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Attention to detail</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Project management</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Safety and quality focus</li></ul>For your hard work, you receive:<ul><li>Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance</li><li>Opportunity for professional growth</li><li>Paid time off including holidays and vacation</li><li>Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)</li></ul>These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.About the Company:Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.Fraud Prevention Notice:Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786-2141.Powered by JazzHR

Insteel Industries

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Analysis Skills

AutoCAD

Automation Systems

Background Investigation

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software

Communication Skills

Concrete

Construction

Continuous Improvement

Corrective Action

Cross-Functional

Data Analysis

Detail Oriented

Documentation

Engineering Drawing

Environmental Compliance

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Identify Issues

Industrial Robotics

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Machine Tool

Machining

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Operations

Manufacturing/Industrial Processes

Mechanical Engineering

Operational Audit

Operational Improvement

Operational Support

PTC Creo

Pre-Stressed Concrete

Preventative Maintenance

Problem Solving Skills

Process Development

Process Flow

Process Improvement

Process Sheet

Product Support

Product/Service Launch

Production Support

Productivity Management

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Project/Program Management

Purchasing/Procurement

Quality Metrics

Regulatory Requirements

Reliability Engineering

Request for Information (RFI)

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Compliance

Safety/Work Safety

SolidWorks

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Structural Engineering

Team Player

Technical Support

Time Management

Tolerance Analysis

Trend Analysis

Welding

Willing to Travel

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