Position Description for Manufacturing Engineer, QSC
Company: Quality Steel Corporation
Reports to: Engineering Manager, QSC
Location: West Jordan, UT
Company Overview:
LT Corporation (LT Corp), based in Cleveland, Mississippi, is the parent of a Family of Companies including Buckeye Fabricating Company, Kryton Engineered Metals, LP Cylinder Service, Inc., LT Corp Logistics, Tanco Engineering, Tate Metalworks and Quality Steel Corporation, with nine locations across the United States. LT Corporation began as Quality Steel Corporation in 1957 founded by Lowry Tims. The Company’s commitment to excellence - caring for employees, serving customers, and having a positive impact on local communities - is core to its mission.
At LT Corp, our purpose is to build an enduring company for our people, further lived out in our Purpose, Vision, Mission, Core Beliefs and Values and in the Way We Lead. We provide a positive and supportive environment with other extraordinary total rewards including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a competitive 401(k) match to help our employees plan for their secure futures consistent with our long-term value creation approach.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer at Quality Steel Corporation (QSC) supports engineering and automation work across the company’s four sites. This role is part of the machine-build group responsible for designing and building manufacturing equipment for internal use. The Manufacturing Engineer supports the full build cycle of manufacturing equipment, including design, fabrication support, assembly, construction, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support. This role works on a cross-discipline team and spends time in the machine build shop and on plant floors during evaluation, planning, and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support mechanical design and improvement projects for manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and plant systems.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, work instructions, build notes, BOMs, spare parts lists).
- Assist with equipment build, testing, and commissioning activities; participate in runoffs and troubleshooting.
- Collect and analyze data related to downtime, scrap, throughput, and process capability; help implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (layout improvements, error-proofing, standard work, cycle time reduction).
- Assist controls engineers with basic tasks such as panel assembly, I/O checks, sensor selection, device documentation, panel labeling, and simple HMI/PLC changes (training provided; complexity scales with ability).
- Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and quality teams to prioritize issues and close the loop on fixes.
- Work with vendors on components, quotes, and technical details for engineering projects.
- Participate directly in fabrication support, assembly, and build activities in the machine build shop as needed.
Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing preferred, consideration given for other relevant experience.
- Willingness to work in a hands-on environment and spend regular time in the machine build shop and on plant floors during commissioning.
- Comfort learning new tools quickly; able to follow structured troubleshooting and documentation practices.
- Internship/co-op, senior design, or hands-on project experience (machines, automation, fabrication, robotics, PLC exposure, etc.) preferred.
- Basic CAD familiarity (SolidWorks/Inventor/Fusion 360 or similar).
- Basic electrical/controls familiarity (sensors, wiring concepts, ladder logic exposure) preferred.
- Lean/CI exposure (5S, Kaizen, standard work, root cause analysis) preferred.
- Experience with welding, powder coating, steel quality, or similar processes preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ownership mindset: identifies problems, communicates clearly, follows through.
- Practical problem-solving with attention to detail and safety.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with operators, maintenance, and engineers.
- Organized documentation practices to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Asks questions early rather than making assumptions.
Education and Certification Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or engineering-adjacent field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Industrial, Controls, etc.) required.
Travel:
- Periodic travel to QSC sites, vendors, or training events may be required.
Quality Steel is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
