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Location: Phoenix 85019
Compensation: $80-$110K
The Manufacturing Engineer – Sheet Metal is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure efficient and high-quality production. This role supports job release planning, documentation control, special process compliance, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate is hands-on, solution-oriented, and experienced working directly on the production floor—particularly within aerospace or semiconductor sheet metal manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for sheet metal, welded components, and precision-formed parts.
Review customer contracts and interpret requirements within 24 hours for repeat jobs and 72 hours for new jobs.
Request changes or corrections to customer documentation as needed.
Ensure compliance with customer special-process requirements through testing and documentation tracking.
Release engineering packages for all jobs scheduled within the next ten working days or for jobs with raw material on hand; maintain zero late releases.
Support the quoting process by providing manufacturing times, process steps, and cost estimates.
Verify routers reflect current revision levels and assess operational impacts for new and updated orders.
Collaborate with production control, manufacturing, tool design, and quality teams to ensure efficient and accurate production methods.
Maintain procurement texts and assist purchasing with updated lead times for purchased components.
Communicate with vendors regarding specifications and evaluate purchased items for technical and quality compliance.
Support the development of new manufacturing processes by working directly with production control, quality, and operators on the floor.
Investigate production issues on the shop floor, identify root causes, and drive solution-oriented corrective actions.
Develop and maintain work instructions, including digital documentation.
Estimate process times and related costs; enter BOMs and routing information into the ERP system.
Maintain all required customer documentation and evaluate specification changes for impact to product and processes.
Participate in MRB activities, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, dispositions, and rework planning.
Apply statistical methods to improve and control manufacturing capability and performance.
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) – ability to read, interpret, and apply.
SolidWorks – ability to review and revise models and drawings.
Hands-on floor investigation – diagnosing production issues and implementing engineered solutions.
Sheet metal manufacturing experience – especially in aerospace or semiconductor environments.
Understanding of:
Welding processes (TIG, MIG, spot welding, etc.)
Punch press operations
CNC machining or CNC forming equipment
Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Access.
AA Degree (Engineering field preferred).
Minimum of 2-5 years of hands-on engineering experience, ideally in aerospace or semiconductor manufacturing.
Experience working closely with production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to reach, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Work primarily in an office but with regular exposure to the manufacturing floor for investigations, reviews, and process verification.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus required.
Manual dexterity needed to handle small, delicate parts and standard measuring tools.
Masis Staffing is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or transgender status), national origin, aids (40 or older), veteran status, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
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