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Manufacturing Applications Engineer

Ludlow Manufacturing

Manufacturing Applications Engineer

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Waukegan, IL, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

29 September 2026

What they need


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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