Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

. Identify and execute manufacturing improvements that increase productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance.

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing process improvement, utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance. Proficient in leading projects from identification through implementation, ensuring sustainable operational results.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Process ImprovementData AnalysisProject ManagementRoot-Cause InvestigationHands-On Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

CNCFabricationMachiningWeldingAssemblyToolingProcess DocumentationVisual ControlsStandard Work DevelopmentPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in ManufacturingBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingProcess FlowProductivityThroughputQualitySafetyCost PerformanceOperational ResultsBottlenecksConstraints

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and execute manufacturing improvements that increase productivity, throughput, quality, safety, and cost performance.
Own improvement projects from problem identification through implementation, validation, and sustainment.
Work directly on the manufacturing floor to solve recurring problems, remove bottlenecks, and improve process flow.
Use data and structured problem solving to convert improvement opportunities into measurable operational and financial results.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, leadership, operators, supervisors, and shop-floor employees.
Lead structured root-cause investigations and develop, verify, and sustain countermeasures.
Improve fabrication, machining, CNC, assembly, tooling, fixtures, equipment, layouts, and manufacturing methods.
Analyze labor, production, downtime, throughput, scrap, quality, and capacity data to identify constraints and opportunities.
Develop standard work, work instructions, process documentation, visual controls, business cases, and project performance tracking.
Validate improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, cost, throughput, equipment utilization, scrap, rework, and process stability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Manufacturing experience with hands-on process improvement and problem solving.
Fabrication, machining, CNC, welding, assembly, tooling, or fixtures experience preferred.
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression