Insight Global

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead and optimize structural steel fabrication operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This individual will serve as the technical expert for fabrication processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability across various operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop fabrication process standards for cutting, drilling, coping, fit-up, welding, distortion control, and post-weld finishing activities.
• Create, maintain, and improve manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and welding procedures in compliance with AWS D1.1 standards.
• Manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification programs.
• Establish dimensional control and fit-up requirements to ensure high-quality structural assemblies and consistent product accuracy.
• Develop and maintain fabrication quality plans, inspection points, and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze manufacturing cycle times, productivity metrics, and throughput performance to identify process improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations related to fabrication defects, weld quality concerns, and dimensional deviations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce rework, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies, equipment, tooling, and automation solutions.
• Support robotic welding initiatives, including fixture design, process validation, and quality verification.
• Maintain compliance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code requirements.
• Oversee welding documentation, qualification records, inspection programs, and fabrication standards.
• Manage material traceability programs, including mill certifications, heat/lot tracking, and production documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure manufacturing and quality objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with at least 5 years supporting structural steel fabrication operations.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel manufacturing processes including welding, cutting, drilling, coping, and assembly.
• Experience with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 including WPS development, PQR testing, welder qualifications, and weld inspection requirements.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing throughput, reducing scrap, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing manufacturing procedures, quality plans, and fabrication standards.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities