Manufacturing Engineer

Taylor Defense Products was established in 2017 as part of the Taylor Group of Companies. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Military, its allies, and the U.S. government with the longest-lasting, best-supported, and lowest total cost material handling, construction, engineering, and logistics products. Taylor Defense has been rewarded for our performance and has continued to capture additional work which is now ramping up. Current contracts will provide a steady base of work for the next 7 years as we continue to grow. Taylor Defense operates in a culture of high expectation and high personal responsibility where our team approach and support within a flat organizational structure allows for rewarding results and supports rapid advancement. Like our customers, we are looking for a few good men and women to join our team.

Bring your skills and your character to make us a better performing team.

We're looking for a skilled, hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement on the shop floor. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and making a direct impact on production performance—this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead improvements across all manufacturing stages: burning, bending, machining, welding, assembly, and finishing

• Conduct time studies and methods analysis to boost manpower utilization and throughput

• Partner with production teams to evaluate performance and implement meaningful improvements

• Support plant layout initiatives, material flow studies, and workstation optimization

• Recommend and implement enhancements to material storage, process flow, and facility layout

• Provide design‑for‑manufacturing feedback that reduces cost and complexity

• Prepare cost estimates for prototypes and new product introductions

• Improve routing, BOMs, and work instructions for clarity and accuracy

• Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects

• Train and mentor employees on best practices in manufacturing engineering

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting

• Knowledge of heavy‑equipment fabrication, metal forming, CNC machining, and mechanical assembly

• Strong skills in workflow analysis, time studies, and process improvement

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities

• Ability to prioritize work independently while keeping leadership informed

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

• Experience with robotic welding programming and troubleshooting

• CNC programming, welding processes, and tooling design experience

• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing data management

If you're ready to bring your skills, drive, and character to a team that values innovation, accountability, and craftsmanship, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the equipment that supports America's mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings