Manufacturing Engineer
Alpha Sheet Metal Works, Inc.Why Work With Alpha Sheet Metal Works At Alpha Sheet Metal Works, engineering is directly connected to the work happening on the shop floor. Manufacturing Engineers play an active role in improving processes, solving real production challenges, and supporting teams responsible for fabricating precision sheet metal components and assemblies. Our manufacturing environment combines hands-on fabrication with modern engineering tools and continuous improvement practices. Engineers work closely with production, quality, and supply chain teams to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance while supporting the production of high-quality fabricated components. Alpha Sheet Metal Works is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across our sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly operations. This role works closely with production, quality, and supply chain teams to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance. The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in developing manufacturing processes, solving production challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced aerospace tooling environment. What You’ll Do Process Development & Optimization Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes for sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly operations Analyze production workflows and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste Optimize cycle times, material flow, and labor utilization across manufacturing operations Manufacturing Documentation & Process Control Create and maintain work instructions, routings, bills of materials (BOMs), and standard operating procedures Maintain accurate engineering documentation to support consistent production and process control Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies Analyze manufacturing performance data and recommend improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery Production Support & Technical Problem Solving Provide hands-on engineering support during production trials, troubleshooting, and process improvements Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions Tooling, Fixtures & Vendor Collaboration Design or source fixtures, jigs, tooling, and gauges to support manufacturing processes Work with vendors and suppliers to support outsourced processes, tooling, and equipment procurement What We’re Looking For Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or a closely related manufacturing environment Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, welding methods, and machining principles Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T Proficiency with CAD software CATIA Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and supply chain teams Preferred: Experience working in a manufacturing environment involving sheet metal fabrication, welding, or machining Experience supporting production troubleshooting or process validation (trials, runoffs, first articles) Familiarity with ERP systems such as JobBOSS Proficiency with CAD software SolidWorks Experience with Lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent Experience working directly in a shop floor environment Experience designing fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems Work Schedule & Environment Standard schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday schedule: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM Manufacturing and fabrication shop floor environment with exposure to machining, welding, and assembly operations Combination of shop-floor presence and office-based en…