The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development, optimization, and sustainability of  metal fabrication processes, including cutting, forming, and welding, to ensure efficient and high-quality production of agricultural equipment. This role is responsible for driving improvements in fabrication throughput, quality, and tooling design, while supporting both new and existing product lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, document, and optimize fabrication processes for structural steel and sheet metal components used in agricultural equipment (spreaders, mowers, mergers, etc.).
• Design and improve jigs, fixtures, and tooling to ensure consistency, repeatability, and ergonomic safety in welding, plasma/laser cutting, bending, and forming.
•  Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework in fabrication operations.
• Collaborate with product engineering on design for manufacturability (DFM), particularly for fabricated parts.
• Program or support programming of CNC plasma/laser cutters, press brakes, and repeatable parts for  robotic welding cells.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and workflow assessments to support production planning and equipment utilization.
• Support the implementation of capital equipment projects, including machine selection, layout, and installation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to fabrication quality or equipment issues.
• Ensure fabrication processes meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor and provide technical support to fabrication technicians and operators.

Education and/or Experience A bachelor s degree in agricultural, manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering and five or more years engineering experience in a heavy industrial environment is required. Strong technical competency in steel fabrication, welding, machining, or paint finishing and thorough knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes is also required.  3-D CAD experience is required (Pro-E Creo is preferred).