Job Description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Brief Description
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for manufacturing process ownership, production readiness, and ERP system integrity within a custom, engineer-to-order industrial equipment fabrication environment.

This role ensures that released engineering designs are translated into safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineer validates drawings, develops routings, establishes labor standards, oversees nesting strategy, and ensures all documentation is properly processed and entered into ERP prior to shop release.

The position serves as the technical bridge between engineering, production, quality, procurement, and planning to drive operational excellence, cost control, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for fabricated industrial equipment and assemblies
• Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and bills of materials
• Evaluate manufacturability of designs and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback Engineering Review & ERP Release Management
• Review released engineering drawings and bills of material for manufacturing completeness and accuracy
• Validate manufacturability including weld details, tolerances, material specifications, cut requirements, and finishing requirements
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between drawings, BOMs, and routings
• Create and enter routings, labor standards, work centers, and operation sequences into the ERP system
• Process and enter drawings and associated documentation into ERP for controlled release to the shop
• Ensure correct revision levels and document control prior to work order release
• Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and revision updates
• Confirm manufacturing readiness before Production Planning releases work orders
• Maintain ERP manufacturing data integrity for parts, subassemblies, and fabricated components
• Support accurate job costing through proper system setup and labor standards validation
• Act as a liaison among engineering departments at different locations to ensure uniform standards and high-quality drawings are maintained

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards and customer specifications
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (NCRs, CAPAs)
• Partner with Quality to implement process controls and inspection criteria
• Participate in audits and support compliance with ISO 9001 or other applicable standards

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Conduct value stream mapping and waste reduction efforts
• Improve layout, material flow, and shop efficiency
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising safety or quality

Safety

• Promote and support a safe manufacturing environment
• Ensure processes comply with company safety policies and regulatory requirements
• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment
• Openness

Job Specific Competencies

• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Solving Complex Problems
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Critical Thinking • Testing and Troubleshooting
• Using Computers and Technology
• Coordinating Project Activities
• Controlling Costs
• Delivering High-Quality Work
• Following Policies and Procedures
• Communicating Effectively
• Acquiring Information
• Working Safely
• Supporting Organizational Goals

What We're Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes (cutting, forming, welding, assembly)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with quality systems (ISO 9001)

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 2-5 years of experience in a fabrication or industrial equipment manufacturing environment
• Experience with welding, structural fabrication, or heavy equipment manufacturing strongly preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.