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Manufacturing Engineer

Palm Bay, FL 32909

Posted: 04/16/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 632712 Is job remote?: No Country:

Job Description


Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Palm Bay, FL 32909
Job Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Machining, welding, fabrication, and manufacturing
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
Shift: 1st Shift
Start: April / May 2025

 

Responsibilities and Duties Required 

  • Ability to process complex fabricated and machined components/assemblies  

  • Must be able to conceptualize and design developmental and production tooling 

  • Create operation work instruction sheets utilizing Computer-aided Design/Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and models: NX and Solid Edge.  

  • Create bill of materials and standard routers per internal procedures 

  • Create outside service drawings and specifications 

  • Create internal drawings and specifications 

  • Work closely with the Project engineer to incorporate inspection methods and plans in work instructions 

  • Acquire all signature approvals on all supporting documents for work instructions and process routers 

  • Support any task assigned by the Project Engineer  

  • Review and disposition product repairs, reworks, and MRB’s 

  • Investigate and oversee root cause and corrective actions on assigned projects 

  • Familiarity with specifications and requirements for commercial and military component 

  • Participates in discussions with customers and suppliers as required 

  • Performs other duties as required 

Key Competencies and Success Factors:  

  • Ability to effectively make complex decisions with limited time and information and can determine decision making criteria based on priorities. 

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources. 

  • Strong analytical capabilities, with a basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills, independent problem resolution, proven leadership ability, and the ability to manage the requirements of others. 

  • Knowledge of material specifications 

  • Comfortable leading discussions and debates both within peer group and with matrix business partners, operational partners, and leaders. 

  • Working knowledge of ERP system. IFS experience a plus. 

 
 
Experience and Skills Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years manufacturing engineering experience is acceptable.  

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in sheet metal forming, TIG welding, and/or multi-axis machining manufacturing. 

  • Must have the ability to research, understand, and implement innovative technologies to reduce cost and improve quality. 

  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, symbols, geometric tolerances, and specifications.  

  • Must have working knowledge of the CAD/CAM system use, shop mathematics, sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, inspection methods, and coatings. 

  • Must be proficient using Microsoft Office products. 

  • Capable of mentoring employees. 

  • Six Sigma Green Belt a plus

  • Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Ability to work independently and on a team. 

  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. 

  • Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently. 

 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.