Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Internal Candidates Only)

The Manufacturing Engineer Associate plays a key hands-on role in supporting shop floor operations, manufacturing process development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position partners closely with Manufacturing and Design Engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues, document processes, and support new product introductions. Ideal candidates are technically curious, process-driven, and comfortable working directly in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing & Shop Floor Support

• Provide day-to-day technical support and process troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor
• Support production teams during new product introductions and engineering changes

Process Development & Documentation

• Assist in developing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes and production line layouts
• Perform time studies and help establish manufacturing standards
• Generate and maintain work instructions and process control documentation

Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with Design Engineers to support DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly)
• Assist in identifying, justifying, and implementing cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects
• Support LEAN manufacturing and 5S initiatives on the shop floor

Tooling, Equipment & Technology

• Coordinate design and implementation of weld fixtures, assembly tooling, test equipment, and production line layouts
• Investigate and help implement new technologies, processes, and equipment to improve productivity and quality

Additional Responsibilities

• Review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and support implementation
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Technical Skills

• Ability to use CAD software to create 3D component and assembly models
• Ability to read and generate engineering drawings per ANSI Y14.5
• Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with:
• CNC machining
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Welding processes
• Mechanical assembly

Computer & Software Skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• SolidWorks
• SharePoint
• SAP (preferred)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and use hands for handling or tooling
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Occasional sitting
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear in a manufacturing environment

Special Requirement:

• Participation on the assembly line during new product launches may be required

Why Join Us

• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing engineering and real-world production challenges
• Opportunity to contribute to new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborative work environment with engineering, production, and operations teams

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.

Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates' legal right to work in the U.S.

Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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