Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Overview

Krueger Bearings is a family-owned machine shop with over 55 years of experience delivering high-quality, precision-machined parts. Known for our babbitt-lined bearings and a wide range of machining capabilities—including milling, turning, grinding, and broaching—we take pride in our craftsmanship, reliability, and investment in state-of-the-art equipment.

We’re seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to improve and support our production operations through process optimization, data-driven problem solving, and implementation of lean manufacturing practices. Schedule: Full time on-site
Experience Required: Prior experience in a machining environment

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and analyze customer orders, blueprints, and material/finishing specifications; follow up with customers when additional information is required.
• Communicate with customers to clarify or reconcile discrepancies concerning drawings, processes, materials, or technical information for each order.
• Translate customer requirements into production processes by managing Bill of Materials (BOM), document control, and validating routings; support New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions prepared for the production floor.
• Drive process improvements and direct projects to support the manufacture of a wide variety of parts and assemblies.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and folders containing current practices and essential information for manufacturing routings and related documents for complex designs, multi-component assemblies, and new product lines.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing team to resolve engineering issues and ensure continuous production flow.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience in a machining environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or 5 years of experience in a process, manufacturing, or production engineering role.
• Technical knowledge in a manufacturing business with custom products and low volume production runs.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical documents such as diagrams and drawings.
• Understanding of New Product Introduction concepts and the ability to execute associated projects.
• Proven ability to analyze data and drive measurable process improvements.
• Experience participating in cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• At least 3 years of experience with CAD and SolidWorks modeling.
• Desire to advance within the company and eventually manage a department.
• Ability to coach, mentor, lead, develop, train, and discipline associates.
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, project management, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with critical attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to learn and apply new skills in a dynamic setting.
• Engineering project management and project leadership skills are considered an asset.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Employee Birthday leave
• Family-owned culture with long-term stability