Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Keel Platform
Location: Ladson
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Responsible for the engineering aspect of manufacturing and machining operations through a team of lead associates. Maintains design control and supports project schedule, steel processing, and fabrication through project life cycle while ensuring the health and safety of all associates is protected. Responsibilities and Duties: Creates work packages that establishes the sequence of events, part routings, and product structure through ERP software. Meets product design intent by applying knowledge of design, production, fabrication, assembly,tooling, and materials. Uses CAD software and other design and modeling tools to create engineering drawings, design fixtures, and develop tool concepts. Drive continuous improvements working with a cross functional wage and salary team. Performs material takeoffs to quantify raw materials, processes, and hardware required for projects. Programs cutting machines using nesting software. Conducts technical review of design disclosures to ensure all notes, specifications, and flow down requirements invoked are implemented into work packages. Interfaces with customer as required throughout the life cycle of product. Ensure contractual requirements are met. Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements: Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial) or related field from an accredited college, university or technical school or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Competencies: Upholds Safety & Quality Standards. Embodies Esprit de Corps. Relentless Customer Focus. Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism. Executes with Excellence & Velocity. Inspires Team Members Communicates Effectively Resolves Problems Elevates Those Around Them Required Skills and Abilities: 1-2 Years of SolidWorks experience. 1-2 Years of AutoCAD experience. Must be a highly organized individual, who is self-motivated, and can work independently. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred knowledge of fabrication and assembly practices, tools and fixturing. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, drawings and governmental regulations. Must excel at working in a team environment. Must be able to familiarize yourself with product construction and internal applications. Must have knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations. Must have very strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. Will be computer proficient. Preferred experience with shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications. Travel Requirements: Minimal Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Work Environment: Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Keel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, status as a protected veteran or spouse thereof, height, weight, marital or familial status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, Keel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Keel has facilities. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Keel will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, job assignment, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, or rates of pay, benefits, and selection for training. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Keel where appropriate. Management retains the right to add to, or change, the responsibilities and/or duties of this position at any time including the elimination of this position. The team member understands that his/her job description is for operational purposes and is not intended to be an employment contract. The employment relationship remains “at-will.”

Keywords: Keel Platform, Summerville , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Ladson, South Carolina