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At Alliance Fabrication and Manufacturing, we fabricate careers.
We believe in fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and part of a team that thrives together. Alliance Steel is the place to grow, whether just starting your career or looking for your next challenge.
We are looking for dedicated full-time employees to join our team at our Gary, Indiana, facility. AFM is committed to continuously improving our equipment and facilities while fostering a workplace built on integrity, support, and growth.
- Healthcare Benefits
- Competitive 401K
- PTO Days
- Paid Holidays
- Competitive Wages
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: On-site/Remote/Hybrid, depending on your geographic location
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Alliance Fabrication and Manufacturing is a leading company in the metal fabrication industry, known for delivering high-quality and innovative products.
We seek a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. This individual will be critical in improving and optimizing the manufacturing processes to ensure we meet production goals and maintain quality standards.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and improving the metal fabrication processes in our production environment. This role requires a deep understanding of fabrication techniques and materials and the ability to work with advanced engineering software to design and model fabrication systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with metalworking processes and the required software tools, such as Bysoft CAM, SolidWorks, High QA Inspection Manager, and Global Shop ERP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and optimize metal fabrication processes to improve production efficiency and quality.
- Design and create detailed models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using
- Utilize Bysoft CAM to plan and optimize cutting, punching, and bending processes, ensuring material utilization and minimizing waste.
- Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during fabrication.
- Conduct process simulations and utilize inspection tools to monitor product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Work with the quality assurance team to establish and implement inspection procedures, utilizing Inspection Manager software to track and document quality metrics.
- Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions and
- Support the integration of new products and technologies into the fabrication.
- Provide technical guidance and training to production staff on best practices and processes
- Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure the availability of materials and optimize production schedules.
- Use Global Shop ERP software to track production schedules, inventory, and materials, ensuring efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in metal fabrication, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to interpret GD&T requirements.
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
- Hands-on experience with Bysoft or similar CAM software for process planning, including cutting, punching, and bending operations.
- Familiarity with High QA Inspection Manager software for quality control and inspection processes is a plus.
- Experience with Global Shop or similar ERP/MRP software for production scheduling and inventory management.
- Solid understanding of metal fabrication techniques such as cutting, welding, machining, punching, and bending.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across
- Detail-oriented, with a commitment to high-quality production
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles, process improvement practices, and 5S.
- Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO, ASTM, or other relevant
- Familiarity with CNC programming and automated fabrication
Compensation:
- Compensation is commensurate with experience. Alliance offers medical and dental insurance, 401K, and PTO.
How to Apply:
We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about metal fabrication and process optimization!
Please submit your resume and cover letter.
Alliance Fabrication and Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Health Insurance
We offer options for vision and dental, HSA, and PTO.
Retirement
We offer a 401K plan with a company match of 4% of your contribution.
Life insurance
Enjoy automatic employee enrollment to $25,000 of life insurance with additional options for employee assistance programs.
Fabricate your new career today!
Alliance Fabrication and Manufacturing is located in Gary, Indiana, with over 20+ years of experience.
We constantly improve our equipment and facilities while providing employees with an honest and helpful working environment.
AFM may be right for you if you want to work for a progressive company that delivers quality products and an innovative approach.
Alliance Family of Companies is an equal-opportunity employer.
We strive to create a workforce as diverse as the communities in which we work, live, and support.

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Whether your requirement is custom laser parts, welding services, metal bending, and forming, Alliance Fabrication and Manufacturing can meet your needs.
With our dedication to quality, time, and price, we strive to provide our customers with the best products at cost-conscious pricing.
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