Senior Manufacturing and Product Development Engineer

Lead end-to-end product and manufacturing engineering work for metal fabrication and furniture-related products, from customer concept through production release.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage projects from customer concept to design, prototyping, testing, and production release.
• Partner with Sales and company owners to clarify requirements, assess feasibility, develop solutions, and meet delivery commitments.
• Create SOLIDWORKS models, CAD drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing instructions.
• Resolve design and fabrication challenges by balancing function, quality, cost, and lead time.
• Select appropriate metals and specifications, including thickness, tooling, tolerances, joining methods, and finishes.
• Work with modern CNC equipment and review programs covering nesting, cutting paths, bending sequences, and tooling setups.
• Use hands-on welding knowledge to support joint design, weld accessibility, distortion control, and appearance requirements.
• Incorporate powder coating and other finishing processes into the design, including surface preparation, masking, coating buildup, and final fit.
• Collaborate with shop employees to build prototypes, troubleshoot fabrication issues, and improve product quality.
• Support special projects by interpreting specifications and preparing accurate technical documentation.
• Coordinate across Purchasing, Quality, Production, customers, and overseas manufacturing partners to keep work on schedule.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience in metal fabrication engineering, manufacturing, or product development.
• Expert proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and CAD, with a track record of fabrication-ready, accurate designs.
• Proven ability to take a customer idea from prototype through production.
• Strong understanding of modern fabrication machinery and familiarity with the software and programming used to operate it.
• Practical knowledge of flat-bed and tube laser cutting, punching, forming, tooling, machining, and assembly.
• Knowledge of metal materials, welding processes, powder coating, and finishing requirements.
• Creative problem-solving for unfamiliar or complex engineering and fabrication challenges.
• Hands-on approach with demonstrated ability to solve problems directly on the shop floor.
• Ability to manage projects independently, maintain documentation accuracy, and deliver on schedule.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with Sales, company owners, and shop employees.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure.
• Engineering degree or equivalent demonstrated technical expertise and industry experience.

Technologies

• SOLIDWORKS, CAD
• Flat-bed lasers, tube lasers
• Turret punches
• Press brakes
• CNC equipment
• Powder coating

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Match
• Healthcare options
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• FSA
• Holiday bonus
• Casual, respectful, and collaborative work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct programming experience with flat-bed and/or tube lasers, particularly AMADA and Mazak.
• Experience with CNC press brake programming, nesting software, or robotic welding.
• Experience with furniture hardware, metal furniture, and government contract manufacturing.
• Spanish or Chinese language skills to communicate with shop employees or overseas manufacturing partners.

What We Offer

• Access to modern fabrication tools and software systems
• Work Location: 100% on-site at the East Baltimore facility (no remote work)

How to Apply

• Submit your résumé and examples of projects you have taken from concept through prototype or production.
• Include your role in each project.
• Provide the machines, programming software, welding methods, and finishing processes you have worked with.

Location: Essex, MD (onsite). Salary: USD 110,000 - 160,000 per yearly. Experience: 15+ years.