Production Engineer - Production Assembly

Position Overview

Major Tool & Machine (MTM) takes great pride in the talented people that come to work here. We offer market-leading pay, comprehensive benefits, an optional 9/80 work schedule, quarterly bonus potential, and a culture focused on employee engagement. We are seeking a hands-on, self-starting Production Engineer to support our Production Assembly department in a high-mix, low-volume job shop environment. This role focuses on daily support of critical assemblies and processes, including using hand tools, installing various components, inserts, pins, and bushings, and operating inspection or testing equipment. The Production Engineer will work directly on the product to resolve issues, improve throughput, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining close contact with the engineering team. This position receives technical and strategic direction from the Engineering Department while being embedded with the shop floor team and reporting operationally to an Engineering Program Manager with a dotted line to the Manufacturing Manager. Candidates should also be prepared for a work environment that requires strict use of PPE and may involve high noise levels, physical hazards, and exposure to fumes, dust, and welding flash.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily, hands-on technical support to the assembly area to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate closely with shop floor personnel to improve assembly methods and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, targeting increased throughput, better ergonomics, and reduced waste.
• Maintain and update routing instructions, supplemental routing instructions, and guides to reflect best practices.
• Identify and implement corrective actions for quality or process concerns.
• Assist with training and onboarding of shop floor personnel by utilizing process documentation.
• Support Engineering in implementing process changes, process trials, and new product introductions.
• Use inspection equipment and assist in interpreting results to support quality objectives.
• Maintain job accuracy and support documentation practices.
• Participate in job release and post-job review meetings to support operational feedback and improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred, but not required. Equivalent work experience in assembly or hands-on mechanical work will be considered.
• Experience Required: Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude with experience in mechanical assembly operations involving hand tools, fixtures, and inspection tools.
• Qualifications: Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and assembly documentation.
• Qualifications: Strong computer literacy, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Qualifications: Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and standard work documentation is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Market-leading pay, comprehensive benefits, optional 9/80 work schedule, quarterly bonus potential, and an engaging company culture.