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Manufacturing Applications Engineer

Ludlow Manufacturing · ludlowmfg.com
WaukeganOn-siteEntry level2+ yrs
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The job in short

Manufacturing engineering for sheet metal fabrication: laser cutting and press brake programming, process development, and tooling.

SolidWorks

Details

Found
27 d ago · posted 2026-09-29
Location as listed
Waukegan, IL
Role
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer! Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for metal fabrication, process improvement, and advanced manufacturing technology? We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of sheet metal and fabricated products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Job duties • Support new product introduction from engineering review through first-piece production and process release. • Create and modify internal parts, assemblies, drawings, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids using SolidWorks CAD. • Create and maintain offline CAM programs for CNC laser cutting and press brake forming equipment. • Develop press brake forming processes, including bend sequence, tooling selection, setup, and forming strategy using offline programming software. • Select appropriate manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment for new and existing parts. • Troubleshoot CAD, CAM, laser cutting, press brake forming, tooling, and dimensional issues on the production floor. • Work with operators and production personnel to improve part quality, setup efficiency, repeatability, and throughput. • Review customer drawings and supplied CAD models for manufacturability and identify design or process concerns before release to production. • Use Global Shop ERP to develop and maintain production routings, manufacturing operations, and related process information. • Design or modify fixtures, gauges, templates, and manufacturing aids as required. What We're Looking For • Minimum 2 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills • Experience with SolidWorks and sheet metal design • Knowledge of CNC laser cutting, press brake forming, and metal fabrication processes • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T • Excellent communication and teamwork skills Required • Proficiency with SolidWorks, including 3D parts, assemblies, drawings, and sheet metal functions. • Hands-on experience with offline CAM/programming software for metal fabrication equipment. • Press brake forming and offline programming experience, including bend sequencing, tooling selection, and setups. • Working knowledge of CNC laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication processes. • Ability to read and interpret customer engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T. • Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing routings and process information in an ERP system; Global Shop experience preferred. • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on manufacturing troubleshooting skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with automated press brake programming and bend simulation. • Experience programming CNC laser cutting equipment. • Experience with fabricated assemblies, welding, fixtures, and downstream manufacturing processes. • Experience supporting new product introduction and first-piece development. • Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent practical experience. This is a fully onsite position. Benefits after 90 days include PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and voluntary benefits. Pay based on experience.

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