Manufacturing Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Rand Machine Products

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 years CNC equipment installation and commissioning experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and metrology systems
  • Vendor and contractor coordination experience
  • Understanding of OSHA, machine safety, and LOTO

Responsibilities

  • Develop equipment requirements based on product/process needs
  • Prepare RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals
  • Select CNC platforms, controls, metrology systems, and supporting equipment
  • Oversee site readiness including utilities, foundations, safety, and network setup
  • Lead FAT/SAT, accuracy verification, and capability checks
  • Ensure equipment and processes meet GD&T, capability (Cp/Cpk), and customer requirements
  • Design manufacturing layouts focusing on flow, safety, and ergonomics

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
About the Job

Join our team as a Manufacturing Equipment & Facilities Engineer and play a key role in driving process excellence, quality, and innovation in a precision machining environment. You'll leverage your expertise to lead the specification, installation, and a startup of CNC and support equipment to support new and existing product lines over several locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Planning & Specification:

  • Develop equipment requirements based on product/process needs.
  • Prepare RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals.
  • Select CNC platforms, controls, metrology systems, and supporting equipment.


Installation, Commissioning & Startup:

  • Oversee site readiness including utilities, foundations, safety, and network setup.
  • Lead FAT/SAT, accuracy verification, and capability checks.
  • Coordinate daily activities with contractors and maintenance teams.


Quality, Process & Compliance:

  • Ensure equipment and processes meet GD&T, capability (Cp/Cpk), and customer requirements.
  • Support PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA activities.
  • Implement SPC, calibration, and traceability systems.


Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement:

  • Design manufacturing layouts focusing on flow, safety, and ergonomics.
  • Specify tooling, work holding, and process monitoring systems.
  • Identify and execute improvement opportunities to increase OEE and reduce waste.


Facilities & EHS Integration:

  • Ensure regulatory compliance including guarding, ventilation, and noise control.
  • Coordinate facility support for utilities capacity, floor loading, and site modifications.


Project Management & Financials:

  • Develop equipment CAPEX requests and manage budgets.
  • Maintain project schedules, risks, and vendor communication.
  • Oversee Contractors and Maintenance Personnel during installations.


Training, Documentation & Handover:

  • Create SOPs, PMs, and operator/maintenance instructions.
  • Provide training and ensure complete production handoff.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5-8 years CNC equipment installation and commissioning experience.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and metrology systems.
  • Vendor and contractor coordination experience.
  • Understanding of OSHA, machine safety, and LOTO.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar process improvement certifications.
  • APQP / PPAP experience.
  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS13100 standards.
  • Robotics / Automation exposure.


Benefits:

  • 401(k).
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Health insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Referral program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Vision insurance.


Work Location: In person

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