Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer Location:

Leeds, AL Shift:

1st Shift, 7:00 AM to 4:00

PM Salary:

$90,000 to $115,000 based on experience

Employment Type:

Full-time, Exempt Job Summary MS Companies is helping a client recruit a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for its facility in Leeds, Alabama. This role is approximately 75% shop floor and 25% desk work, supporting a high-mix, low-volume operation involving metal fabrication, welding, CNC processing, and assembly. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience; 5+ years preferred Industrial manufacturing experience with fabrication, welding, CNC machining, or assembly AutoCAD proficiency Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience Strong communication and relationship-building skills Comfortable working directly on the shop floor Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship Preferred Skills & Qualifications High-mix, low-volume manufacturing experience Utilities manufacturing experience; relevant automotive experience may also be considered PLC, automation, or robotics experience Lean manufacturing experience SAP, Autodesk Inventor, or SolidWorks experience Experience with PFMEAs, control plans, or capital equipment projects Responsibilities Support daily production and resolve process issues and bottlenecks Identify improvements related to safety, quality, scrap, productivity, and cost Create and update work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans Support equipment and machining troubleshooting without performing maintenance repairs Lead capital projects from planning and justification through installation and startup Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams Manage project timelines, budgets, and updates Work Environment This position requires regular time on the production floor and compliance with all plant safety and PPE requirements. Benefits 5% annual incentive based on personal and company performance Full benefits package 401(k) company match HSA with employer contribution Flexible vacation time INDQSS2