Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This position is onsite in our McMinnville, TN location. At Victaulic, we're not just a manufacturer-we're innovators in mechanical piping solutions with over a century of success. Our products power the most demanding infrastructure, from data centers and high-rises to power plants and shipyards. If you're an early-career engineer with a passion for designing solutions that actually get built, we want to hear from you.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

As a Manufacturing Engineer based in McMinnville, TN, you'll bring ideas to life-transforming technical specs and customer requirements into engineered products that make a difference on real-world projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, values precision, and enjoys solving meaningful challenges through smart design and lean manufacturing principles.

What You'll Do

• Review engineering drawings and job specs to develop product designs that meet project and contract requirements.

• Create and maintain bills of materials and detailed production drawings for manufacturing.

• Conduct engineering calculations to ensure product integrity and safety.

• Analyze technical specs and capabilities to prepare accurate quotes for custom-engineered products.

• Build and improve design tools, spreadsheets, and estimating software.

• Process work orders and generate documentation using ERP systems (like BPCS).

• Perform cost analysis and deliver detailed cost estimates for custom product solutions.

• Design and configure production work centers to support resource planning and efficient workflow.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements across multiple manufacturing sites.

• Apply lean and continuous improvement techniques to boost productivity, eliminate waste, and uphold safety and quality.

• Troubleshoot designs, support preventive maintenance planning, and assist with equipment-related problem solving.

• Support sales and project coordination teams by preparing engineering submittals, technical documentation, and product assistance.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role.

• Strong understanding of basic engineering principles, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows environments.

• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and a fast learner.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Bonus if you're familiar with:

• AWWA, ASTM, or ASME codes

• Steel fabrication techniques

• Database tools like QlikView

Why You'll Love Working at Victaulic

Work That Matters- Your designs will go into systems supporting hospitals, energy grids, clean water infrastructure, and more.

Growth Opportunities- From on-the-job training to internal career paths, we invest in your development.

Collaborative Culture- Work closely with talented engineers, planners, and production teams.

Cutting-Edge Tools- Use advanced CAD software and digital tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, QlikView) to streamline and enhance your work.

Stability with Innovation- Be part of a company that's been around for over 100 years but never stops evolving.

Comprehensive Benefits- Competitive salary, healthcare, retirement plans, PTO, and more.

Ready to engineer smarter, faster, better systems? Apply now and join a company that builds with purpose.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status

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All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.