Manufacturing Support Engineer

Manufacturing Support Engineer

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

First Coast Metalworks is looking for a Manufacturing Support Engineer to bridge the gap between engineering and production. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving manufacturability, and spending time both in the office and on the shop floor.

You'll work closely with our engineering, estimating, and fabrication teams to prepare projects for production, develop manufacturing documentation, and help ensure jobs move efficiently from concept to finished product.

If you enjoy CAD work but don't want to spend every day behind a desk, this is the position for you.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Prepare fabrication packages for production, including drawings, cut files, bend information, and supporting documentation
• Develop and revise SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings
• Make Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and simplify fabrication
• Interpret customer drawings and specifications
• Generate DXF files and other machine-ready files for CNC equipment
• Support estimating by reviewing drawings, material requirements, and manufacturing methods
• Work closely with the fabrication team to resolve production questions and improve workflows
• Prepare and operate additive manufacturing equipment, including industrial and desktop 3D printers, for prototype and production support
• Assist with prototype development and first-article builds
• Operate CNC equipment as needed, including:
• Fiber Laser
• CNC Plasma Table
• CNC Press Brake
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the shop

Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience creating 2D manufacturing drawings
• Strong blueprint and print reading skills
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes
• Familiarity with weldments, machining, additive manufacturing, and manufacturing best practices
• Ability to organize Bills of Materials and engineering documentation
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in both an office and shop environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial or desktop 3D printers (FDM preferred)
• Experience operating CNC fabrication equipment
• Knowledge of laser cutting, plasma cutting, and press brake forming
• Familiarity with nesting software
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

What You'll Work On

• Custom metal fabrication
• Production manufacturing
• Prototype development
• Industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing
• Industrial equipment
• Stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel fabrication
• Design improvements that make products easier and more cost-effective to manufacture

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement plan
• Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding manufacturing company

About First Coast Metalworks

First Coast Metalworks is a Jacksonville-based precision metal fabrication company serving industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, and government customers. From rapid prototypes to production manufacturing, we combine engineering expertise with modern fabrication equipment to deliver high-quality products with speed and precision.

If you enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, working alongside skilled fabricators, and seeing your designs become real products, we'd love to hear from you.