Manufacturing Engineer

About the position

CECO is a leading, environmentally focused diversified industrial company, delivering innovative solutions that protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment worldwide. With more than 150 years of history and deep application expertise, CECO serves a broad range of industries, including air, water, and energy transition markets. Our legacy began in 1869 with the founding of the Dean Brothers Pump Company, addressing high-temperature pumping challenges. A century later, Claremont Engineering was established, evolving into CECO Environmental. Today, CECO proudly encompasses over 20 trusted brands, each committed to providing solutions that safeguard people, the environment, and industrial operations. As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Fluid Solutions plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you'll contribute to our dedicated mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship. The Manufacturing Engineer role will be responsible for creating/managing/maintaining all CNC machine programming as well as tooling/fixturing for both CNC and manual machine centers to include lathes, mills and 5 axis machine center. The ME role will also participate, and possibly lead, in all Continuous Improvement/Lean/CAPEX projects throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and maintain CNC programs
• Maximize efficiency of machines
• Create new cut programs for waterjet as needed daily
• Maximize cut sheets to decrease scrap
• Create or update work instructions for each manufacturing process
• Create or update routings and Production BOMs
• Answer questions from the shop
• Assist with trainings to new hires in the shop
• Manage all molds in good working condition and quantity
• Design jigs and fixtures per Production needs
• Support test technician for pump setup and tests
• Work on R&D projects
• Assist with RGA (Returned Goods Authorization) evaluations
• Prepare CAPEX and ROI for business approval and track approved CAPEX projects
• Look into new technology of components within our process
• Lead and implement dual sourcing strategy for all key materials
• Utilize LEAN/Six Sigma tools to improve efficiency and workflows in our shop

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of metal cutting tools and applications
• Solidworks/Camworks program creation
• Strong knowledge of workholding/fixturing for lathes and mills
• Strong knowledge of appropriate feeds and speeds for fiberglass, stainless steel and other materials
• Strong knowledge of CAPEX and ROI analysis
• Ability to assist in design and machining of special fixtures for materials testing

Nice-to-haves

• Green Belt certification or better in Continuous Improvement/Lean projects
• A Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with Mazak and Haas machines/controls
• Good people skills
• Time management/multi-tasking skills
• Team player who can assume an indirect Leadership role as needed

Benefits

• Variety of medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employee 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement