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Senior Manufacturing and Product Development Engineer

J G Edelen Co., Inc Essex, MD

Essex, MD

1d ago

$110k - $160k/yr Full time Senior CAD Cad Design

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Job Description

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.

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