Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Trident Maritime Systems,
Location: High Bridge
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Department : 6100 - Engineering Location : High Bridge, NJ Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000 Summary This position is to support the engineering department. They will need to be able to develop processes, drawings, design and details for manufacturing of custom tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures. This position is responsible for preparing an accurate and detailed shop routing package within a specific timeframe to meet customer commitments and current scheduled shop load. Responsibilities Support engineering department as required. Develops, evaluates, and provides detail process steps (Routers) in the manufacturing of custom tools, dies, jigs and fixtures. Issues preliminary requisitions for tooling raw material. Estimates production times, resources required and related costs to provide information for pricing and scheduling. Provides detail drawings and layouts as required for production. Designs tools, dies, jigs and fixtures as required for processing product through resource. Assist sales and marketing in product design/tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Basic computer skills including ERP and associated programs. Mathematically inclined. Must be a US citizen. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineer or similar field and/or 2 year minimum work relative experience. Experience in: SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, Office and Excel Experience in GD&T and Blue Print Reading Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary. Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth. As a government contractor, we adhere to regulations including the need for U.S. citizenship for certain positions. Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed. Onsite 8am - 5pm

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