Manufacturing Engineer

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Join MiTek's Tolleson manufacturing team and help drive manufacturing, automation, and advanced engineering solutions.  The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency by optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting equipment performance, and leading capital and continuous improvement projects.

This hands-on role partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to implement new technologies, support automation and robotics systems, and troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive sustainable operational improvements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making.

• Support and optimize automation, controls, and robotic systems to improve equipment reliability and throughput.

• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and production processes.  

• Lead equipment installations. Process validation, commissioning activities, and new product introductions.  

• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, operating procedures, and training materials.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve operational performance.

• Manage capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and implementation.

• Monitor production and equipment performance metrics and implement sustainable corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, risk assessments, and company policies.

• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies that align with business objectives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.

• Six Sigma Certification required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, controls engineering, or related experience.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment reliability, capital projects, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• GD&T experience required.

Preferred:

• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, stamping press, press brake, laser, punch press, automated assembly, or similar manufacturing environments.

• Experience with industrial robotics, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and automation equipment.

• Experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC, ABB, Motoman, Universal Robots, or similar robotic platforms.

• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), ERP systems, and manufacturing reporting tools.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment, automation systems, robotics, and controls.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong project management, organization, and continuous improvement capabilities.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical documents, and operating procedures.

• Ability to analyze production data and implement process improvements.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and collaboration across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and access production equipment as needed.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Benefits

When you bring your best to MiTek, you get the best in return. We've built a best-in-class competitive offering that supports employees on many levels, including identity protection, educational assistance, pet insurance, financial wellness tools, employee recognition programs, incentive opportunities, wellness resources, and professional development programs, in addition to our comprehensive healthcare, disability, and retirement benefits, including 401(k) and profit sharing.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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