Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Sheet Metal Fabrication

Location: Sidney, Ohio

Company: Everyday Technologies

Reports To: President / Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Everyday Technologies is a fast-growing, precision-driven sheet metal fabrication company serving large OEMs across diverse industries. With advanced capabilities in laser cutting, turret punching, forming, high-level welding, powder coating, and full assembly, we deliver high-quality, turnkey solutions from concept to completion. Because our business is built on contract repeatable manufacturing, we thrive to build our processes to be robust, efficient, and exemplify best practices throughout the product life cycle.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, process-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement across our fabrication and assembly operations. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about optimizing processes, reducing waste, and enabling scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct process reviews and time studies to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate inefficiencies.

- Design and implement fixtures to improve weld quality, reduce setup time, and enhance operator ergonomics.

- Develop custom nesting strategies to maximize sheet utilization using TRUMPF BOOST (training provided).

- Optimize bending operations and reduce setup times through AMADA 4i software (training provided).

- Utilize SolidWorks to enhance parts for manufacturability by adjusting blanks, adding etching for reference, slot and tab for assembly and other improvements.

- Create and maintain standardized work instructions, process steps, and floor layouts for new and existing products.

- Collaborate with weld teams to divide responsibilities for complex weldments (e.g., sub-assembly, tack, burn-out).

- Establish standard setup and run times to support accurate production scheduling in our ERP system (PLEX).

- Build and maintain BOMs, routing steps, and time standards within PLEX.

- Support new product introduction, fixture validation, and process documentation.

- Partner with supervisors and operators to ensure smooth implementation of process changes.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred, or extensive applicable experience.

- 3+ years of experience in a sheet metal fabrication or similar manufacturing environment.

- Proficient in SolidWorks (required).

- Familiarity with or willingness to learn TRUMPF BOOST and AMADA 4i software.

- Experience with ERP systems (PLEX preferred) for BOM and routing management.

- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, blueprint reading, and welding fundamentals.

- Demonstrated success in project management, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a growing, innovation-driven company with a strong reputation in the OEM space.

- Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions directly impact operations.

- Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional growth.