Job Description
At Tracewell Systems, we bring together creative minds and cutting-edge technology to engineer solutions that meet tomorrow’s challenges — today. For over four decades, we’ve partnered with the world’s leading tech innovators to deliver mission-critical systems that power real-world operations in defense, aerospace, and beyond.
Rooted in American values and founded in the great state of Ohio, we believe in hard work, ingenuity, and service to something greater than ourselves. We’re looking for people who want to roll up their sleeves and build technology that makes a difference — people who value integrity, tenacity, trusted expertise, a sense of duty, and the belief that anything is possible.
Ready to build what matters? Explore our open roles and start your journey with Tracewell today.
Description:
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer - Fab/Metal
Job Purpose:
Develops and maintains labor standards, manufacturing processes, personnel training, and manufacturing oversight. Recommends machine purchases and maintenance, oversees process setup and improvement.
FLSA Status:
Salaried Exempt
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Effective implementation of engineering designs into the manufacturing processes
Creates and develops work standards, routings, SOE’s and processes
Relates manufacturing capabilities, preferences and limitations to design engineers, quality control engineers and cost accounting
Recommends purchase of equipment and tooling to produce product and/or improve costs and/or throughput
Participates in the ECO process to properly coordinate and implement engineering changes in manufacturing
Executes project work to include feasibility studies; equipment specification, design, justification and implementation; material handling / packaging requirements, manufacturing systems and procedures, and process documentation
Accurately depict the capabilities of the manufacturing floor to others and seek to improve and refine those capabilities, as the need becomes evident
Assist management in creating and conducting formal procedures, inquiries and investigations to determine the cause of quality problems and provide/recommend verbal and/or written corrective action to management
Maintain orderliness of product, equipment, tools, supplies, part handling and inventory points within manufacturing (7S Initiatives)
Aids in guiding associates in accomplishing all fabrication work schedule scheduling. Tracking and reporting of schedule performance and development of action plans for recovery as needed.
Work closely with scheduling, management, and manufacturing to accurately coordinate the fabricated parts schedule and material needs. Facilitate work center flow by identifying, tracking, or coordinating material as required
Coordinate and manage machine PM with associates and maintenance department
Track, report, and act on department quality metrics, and in process inspections
Train staff for operational performance
Assist in ensuring departmental performance to established work schedules. Identifying root cause and corrective actions for deficiencies.
Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related tasks, or rotating through different processes/jobs as required or directed
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with ESD, PPE procedures, work rules, and regulations
Ability to help guide/provide feedback on CNC programs to continuously improve program efficiency and capability.
Operate per established Company Policies and Procedures
Other tasks as assigned by Management
Qualifications:
Associates degree or equivalent experience in a related manufacturing engineer position
Minimum of 10 years industrial engineering or related industry with manufacturing experienced required
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and 6S
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions read and interpret Engineering drawings, schematics and specifications
Organizational skills, time management skills, good verbal and written communication skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of Basic Computer Usage and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Power Point and Excel)
Ability to work effectively in an office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds without assistance
Knowledge in metal fabrication and mechanical assembly methods
Compensation details:
75000-100000 Yearly Salary
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Job Details
Posted Date:
March 1, 2026
Job Type:
Mining engineers, metallurgists and related profes
Location:
Lewis Center, Ohio, United States
Company:
Tracewell Systems Inc.
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