Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer
The Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer will support manufacturing operations by developing and modifying process operation and assembly sheets, working closely with the engineering team and shop floor. This role requires proficiency in manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, machining, and sheet metal work, with a focus on improving product manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability. The engineer will also assist in fixture and tooling design and support supplier inquiries to ensure production specifications are met.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
- Work with the manufacturing engineering team and shop floor to create clear, producible work instructions for welding, fabrication, and machining operations.
- Develop, produce, and revise process operation and assembly sheets to support production and quality goals.
- Apply GD&T and blueprint interpretation to ensure parts and assemblies meet specification requirements.
- Mark up fixtures, tools, and gages and support supplier questions about fixturing and part requirements.
- Manage assigned projects and tasks while following internal approval processes for authoring operation sheets.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce product cost, and increase product reliability.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and shop-floor workflows.
- Knowledge of tools, gages, and fixtures used in production.
- Proficient in blueprint reading and interpreting specifications.
- Proficient in GD&T and experienced in generating operation sheets.
- Experience with basic manufacturing processes — aluminum & steel brazing, welding, and machining.
- Competency with machines and tools used to fabricate and manufacture sheet metal.
- Familiarity with sheet metal processes: cutting, bending, assembling, and welding.
- Working knowledge of CAD (CATIA) for manufacturing support and documentation.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior hands-on shop floor or supplier support experience.
- Experience authoring or approving production operation sheets in a manufacturing environment.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Savannah, GA
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated salary (as listed from source): $59,007 per year — estimated
Why This Role Matters
This entry-level manufacturing engineering role is a strong opportunity to build practical, production-facing engineering skills (GD&T, CATIA, sheet-metal fabrication, and operation-sheet authoring) while working closely with production and supplier teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable products.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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