Manufacturing Engineer II

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Responsible for supporting manufacturing engineering activities related to product design, steel processing, fabrication, and assembly throughout the project life cycle. This role develops manufacturing documentation, supports production processes, and helps ensure manufacturing requirements align with design intent.

The Manufacturing Engineer II works with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and product quality. This position supports continuous improvement initiatives and contributes to the safe and effective use of manpower, materials, and machines.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Develop work packages that define the sequence of operations, part routings, and product structures within ERP software.
• Apply knowledge of fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials to support product design and manufacturing requirements.
• Use CAD software to create engineering drawings, design fixtures, and assist in developing tooling concepts.
• Perform material takeoffs to identify raw materials, processes, and hardware required for projects.
• Program cutting machines using nesting software to support production requirements and material efficiency.
• Review design disclosures to ensure specifications, notes, and flow-down requirements are incorporated into manufacturing work packages.
• Interface with internal departments and customers as needed to support manufacturing requirements during the product life cycle.
• Provide technical support to production teams related to fabrication and assembly processes.
• Maintain familiarity with manufacturing processes and technical functions related to assigned projects.
• Participate in department process improvements and manufacturing best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.