Manufacturing Engineer

About B-O-F Corporation

B-O-F Corporation is a leading inventor, patent-holder and designer of innovative gravity flow shelving and merchandising solutions that help grocery stores, drug stores, liquor stores, superstores, and convenience stores reduce labor costs and increase sales by rapidly advancing our customers’ merchandising effectiveness through performance and merchandising innovation.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will support the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality, performance, cost, and delivery requirements. This role serves as a key technical link between Engineering, Operations, and Production, with a strong focus on part number creation, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and manufacturing documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer who is eager to challenge themselves in a fast-paced, rapidly-growing manufacturing environment. The role offers broad exposure to production operations, ERP/MRP systems, engineering change management, and quality processes, while providing significant opportunities to exercise existing SolidWorks and SolidWorks Composer skills.

This position is on-site at our facility located in Aurora and has a daily schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ERP, BOM & Documentation Management

• Create and maintain part numbers, BOMs, and routings in ERP system
• Ensure ERP data accuracy to support production, scheduling, and material planning
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations on engineering changes and updates
• Audit manufacturing data to prevent production delays or cost issues
• Create and maintain installation guides and work instructions using SolidWorks Composer

Manufacturing & Process Support

• Develop, validate, and sustain manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Provide daily technical support to Production and Manufacturing teams
• Troubleshoot production, quality, and performance issues and lead corrective actions
• Support production launches, including process documentation, material readiness, and system setup
• Communicate shop floor issues to scheduling and operations teams

Engineering Change & Continuous Improvement

• Respond to shop floor questions and provide technical clarifications
• Initiate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that align with quality and engineering standards
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving tools (5 Why, 8D, Six Sigma)

Tooling & Quality

• Design and support jigs and fixtures in collaboration with Welding and Production teams
• Validate quality processes through data collection, testing, and documentation
• Establish product specifications, performance qualifications, and quality procedures

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 5-7 years of experience in developing, implementing, and supporting metal and sheet metal manufacturing processes with responsibility for cost, quality, and methods.
• 5+ years of experience using SolidWorks, with working knowledge of SolidWorks Composer.
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T and tolerance standards for SolidWorks drawings.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Preferred:
• Experience working in manufacturing for retail fixtures, POP displays, or related fields.
• Well-versed in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience using problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, 8D, and Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex situations and data involving multiple variables.
• Ability to determine optimal use of resources to meet project objectives.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Work Environment

This role operates in a mix of temperature-controlled office space and an active manufacturing plant. Work is primarily desk-based with regular time spent on the production floor, where temperatures may vary with outside conditions. Required safety gear and PPE must be worn in the plant, including closed-toed shoes at all times and long hair pulled back. Dress is generally casual due to the hands-on nature of the work, with occasional exposure to dirt or grease; elevated attire may be requested when vendors or clients are on site.

Benefits & Perks

• Two weeks of paid time off available to use upon start date
• 11 paid holidays including a floating holiday
• Paid volunteer day to dedicate your time to a cause of your choosing
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings for you and your family
• Employer-paid basic life and disability insurance
• 401(k) program with no waiting period and immediate vesting
• …and more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request.