About Us:
Metallized Carbon Corporation For over 75 years now Metallized Carbon Corporation has been the leader in manufactured engineered carbon graphite solutions for severe service lubrication. Throughout the world, we provide products and services to various industries that deal with sophisticated equipment. Whether aerospace, food service, automotive or petrochemical, you are sure to find carbon graphite bearings, seals or other items produced by METCAR. If you are looking for a highly technical career in a challenging environment, please contact us today.
Job Summary:
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer. Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and self-directed individual to join a stable and reputable manufacturing company of engineered mechanical components. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, standardizing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and production reliability. This role will work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflows, resolve shop-floor issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives across CNC machining, programming, set up, fabrication, and assembly operations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and standardize manufacturing processes, methods, and work instructions to improve productivity, consistency, and safety.
- Analyze production data to identify and resolve process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and quality issues.
- Provide hands-on engineering support on the shop floor, assisting operators and supervisors in problem-solving and technical troubleshooting.
- Design and implement tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve manufacturing accuracy, setup efficiency, and repeatability.
- Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and CNC Programming teams to verify accuracy and conformity of parts and processes to specifications.
- Evaluate and recommend manufacturing methods, equipment, and technology upgrades to support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing process flows, work instructions, and required tooling.
- Ensure alignment with ISO/Quality Management Systems and other applicable standards and regulations.
- Train production personnel on new or revised processes and support adherence to standard operating procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline required.
- 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within an industrial, machining, or fabrication environment.
- Proven experience with CNC machining processes, programming, set up, tooling design, and fixture development.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Exposure to quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent) and experience working cross-functionally with quality teams.
- Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) and ability to create or interpret engineering drawings and models.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Work Environment: Manufacturing. wearing protective gear PPE, Fast paced,
Benefits Package Includes: Salary commensurate with experience ($75K - $90K). Comprehensive health insurance plan, 401k retirement plan, Sick/personal days, Vacation, paid holidays, Life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D insurance coverage.
ITAR Statement This position requires compliance with ITAR requirements. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metallized Carbon Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, veteran's status, age or disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within an industrial, machining, or fabrication environment
- Experience with CNC machining processes, programming, setup, tooling design, and fixture development
- Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles
- Exposure to ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality systems
- Experience working cross-functionally with quality teams
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
- Ability to create or interpret engineering drawings and models
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Compliance with ITAR requirements and U.S. Person status with proof upon hiring
What We Do
Metallized Carbon Corporation (Metcar) manufactures engineered carbon-graphite materials and components for demanding mechanical and industrial lubrication applications. Its proprietary, solid, oil-free, self-lubricating grades are developed to outperform conventional oil and grease and serve severe operating environments. The company supplies bearings, bushings, seal rings, valves and other components, along with application-engineered solutions for aerospace, energy, defense, transportation and other industries.
