Manufacturing Engineer - Entry Level

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Entry-Level)

POSITION SUMMARY: Must be a U.S. citizen or have a Green Card & Live in the US
Support development, implementation & CI of production processes within the aluminum extrusion operation.

• Entry-level role designed for recent graduates, offering hands-on training and development in extrusion processes, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Will work closely with experienced engineers & operations teams to learn & apply best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) required.
• 0-1 year of experience (internships or co-op experience in manufacturing preferred).
• Strong interest in manufacturing and process improvement.
• Basic problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts is a plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in learning and understanding established production processes and protocols.
• Support the team in monitoring day-to-day operations to ensure processes are being followed.
• Assist in maintaining and updating process documentation in alignment with company and ISO standards.
• Support communication of process updates and changes to the production team.
• Participate in structured training programs to learn aluminum extrusion processes, equipment, and materials.
• Support onboarding and training efforts for new employees as knowledge develops.
• Participate in CI initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to support production efficiency, including minimizing downtime (e.g., die change processes).
• Assist with basic problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts.

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