About Berry Metal
Berry Metal Company is recognized as the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of steelmaking furnace technologies for the iron and steel industry. We achieve excellence in customer satisfaction by providing superior quality and value in products and services that improve the targeted steelmaking processes in the categories of Blast Furnace, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF), and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Berry Metal strives to foster a culture that promotes an awareness of our customers’ needs and perspectives. We recognize the importance of each employee’s commitment to quality and the successful achievement of our customers’ goals.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support daily plant operations within a metals manufacturing environment at our facility in Bay Minette, AL. This role is responsible for driving process efficiency, supporting production flow, managing inventory and procurement activities, and ensuring job quality. The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical manufacturing knowledge and strong operational discipline, with the ability to work cross-functionally across production and engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manufacturing & Process Improvement
- Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize throughput
- Analyze production processes and recommend improvements in workflow, tooling, and equipment utilization
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts
Production & Job Management
- Create, release, and manage jobs within the ERP System (EPICOR)
- Develop clear and accurate job travelers and work instructions
- Ensure proper scheduling and coordination with production teams
- Issue drawings from BMC Control Documents in accordance with job packets to manufacturing floor
Quoting & Costing
- Assist in preparing customer quotes, including labor, material, outside resources, and processing estimates
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure accurate and competitive estimates
Inventory & Procurement
- Manage inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimizing excess
- Create and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, components, and services
- Coordinate with vendors on lead times, pricing, and delivery performance (with assistance from Materials Manager)
Shipping & Receiving
- Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
- Coordinate logistics (with internal Logistics Manager) to meet production and customer delivery requirements
Quality & Inspection
- Support inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and tolerances
- Address non-conformances and support corrective actions
Vendor Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers
- Evaluate vendor performance on quality, cost, and delivery
- Source new vendors as needed to support operational goals
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- 0–5+ years of experience of applicable experience, preferably in a metals manufacturing or fabrication environment with exposure to welding, machining, or fabrication processes strongly preferred
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with lean tools (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, etc.) with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, plant-floor environment and willingness to provide hands-on support when needed.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on surfaces such as concrete for several hours a day
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60 pounds
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required
- Exposure to noise, heat, sparks, fumes, and other fabrication environment conditions
- Must wear required PPE (including respirator)
Company Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Flexible schedule
- Ongoing training and development