Manufacturing Engineer – CAD & DFM

The right person understands more than what works in CAD—you understand how metal behaves and what happens when a design reaches the shop floor.

You know that a dimension that looks simple on a drawing can be difficult to hold after forming or welding, and you can recognize the difference between a straightforward fabrication requirement and one that deserves a closer look.

This isn't a desk-only engineering position.

You'll regularly be on the production floor seeing how parts are actually cut, formed, welded, machined, and assembled—and working directly with the people building them.

For someone who enjoys solving new manufacturing problems rather than working on the same product repeatedly, there is a lot of variety here.

The role also offers opportunities to grow into quoting support, capital equipment projects, process ownership, manufacturing automation, and engineering technology improvements.

Northern Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance effective on your first day of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, available after 90 days of employment
• Annual profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k)

Relocation assistance may be considered based on experience and candidate fit.

• Strong 3D CAD skills with the ability to develop and interpret parts, assemblies, and production drawings
• Strong blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of GD&T
• Practical understanding of metal fabrication processes, including laser cutting, forming, welding, and machining
• Ability to evaluate designs for manufacturability and identify potential production problems
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work directly with employees on the shop floor
• Ability to clearly communicate technical issues and recommended solutions
• Ability to work on-site in Oak Harbor, Ohio

• Advanced SolidWorks capability, particularly with sheet metal, weldments, flat patterns, and large assemblies
• Experience in a custom or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, or work-holding
• Experience with stainless steel fabrication and welded assemblies
• Experience with CAD automation, configurations, macros, APIs, or other engineering automation tools
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

A four-year engineering degree is not required if you have equivalent technical capability and experience.

Candidates with strong backgrounds in machining, welding, fabrication, or manufacturing combined with demonstrated CAD/design experience are encouraged to apply.