Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer

Updated on 8/23/2026

thyssenkrupp

thyssenkrupp

10,001+ employees

Diversified industrial conglomerate—steel, components, marine systems

Compensation Overview

$91k - $137k/yr

+ Bonus incentive

No H1B Sponsorship

South Bend, IN, USA

In Person

Travel is primarily local, with occasional overnight trips.

Bachelor's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Product Design

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is required.
  • Technical capacity, problem-solving ability, and leadership ability are required.
  • Communication and project management skills are required.
  • A CNC or waterjet background, lean manufacturing experience, and project management experience are required.
  • The ability to work around fumes, moving parts, and vibration is required.
  • The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and meet vision requirements for precision work is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead process improvement, problem resolution, and employee training initiatives.
  • Improve manufacturing methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
  • Prepare and present improvement plans and coordinate their deployment, including training.
  • Assist the Plant Manager in enhancing production control systems, standard operating procedures, safety, and quality standards.
  • Research, design, and develop manufacturing processes, including production flow and assembly methods.
  • Maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
  • Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new or revised products, set goals, train teams, and evaluate results.
  • Design, develop, and test tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
  • Perform product and process analysis for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
  • Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams and participate in cost reviews and standards development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in safe work environments, union settings, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Familiarity with capital improvement projects.
  • Computer-aided design proficiency.

Thyssenkrupp is an industrial engineering and steel production group that manufactures automotive components, builds naval vessels, and distributes raw materials. The company operates by integrating large-scale steel manufacturing with specialized engineering to create custom parts, such as steering systems and submarines, for diverse industrial clients. It differs from competitors by controlling the entire supply chain, from the initial production of raw steel to the assembly of finished mechanical systems. The company’s goal is to provide essential industrial solutions while transitioning to a green economy through investments in hydrogen and sustainable steel production.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Essen, Germany

Founded

1811

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What believers are saying

  • TKMS listing is planned for 2025, unlocking capital-market valuation.
  • Steel Realignment reached agreement with IG Metall on 2025-07-12, reducing labor conflict.
  • Mexico nearshoring strengthens Aceroteca integration and North American service-center demand in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Steel Europe booked €401 million restructuring costs on 2026-02-12, deepening losses.
  • Jindal steel sale talks paused on 2026-05-02, trapping pension and energy burdens.
  • Automotive Technology cut 1,800 jobs in 2025 and 200 more in Hungary, 2026-06-10.

What makes thyssenkrupp unique

  • TKMS remains a defense-focused submarine franchise with 2025 spin-off approval.
  • Materials Services expanded in Mexico with Aceroteca on 2026-04-10.
  • Duisburg green-steel investments and Jindal talks anchor the transformation story.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
OREACO
Apr 14th, 2026
thyssenkrupp acquires Aceroteca to expand service centre network in Mexico's booming nearshoring market

thyssenkrupp Materials Services has acquired Aceroteca, a Mexican steel service centre operator, marking a significant expansion of the German industrial conglomerate's North American footprint. The transaction positions thyssenkrupp to capitalise on Mexico's manufacturing boom driven by nearshoring trends. Aceroteca provides steel processing and distribution services to Mexico's automotive, appliance and manufacturing sectors. The acquisition adds processing capabilities including cutting, slitting and blanking to thyssenkrupp Materials Services' global network, which generates approximately €10 billion annually. The timing aligns with accelerating nearshoring investment in Mexico as manufacturers respond to supply chain disruptions and incentives from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Mexico's automotive sector, producing 3.5 million vehicles annually, represents a key growth driver for steel service centre demand.

Global Legal Chronicle
Oct 22nd, 2025
Thyssenkrupp Completes TKMS Spin-Off IPO

Thyssenkrupp AG has successfully completed the spin-off and initial public offering (IPO) of its marine business, TKMS AG & Co. KGaA. Legal advice for the transaction was provided by Linklaters.

TKMS Group
Oct 20th, 2025
TKMS lists on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: Successful Market Debut for Maritime Defense Provider

 Shares of TKMS AG & Co. KGaA (“TKMS“) are trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange for the first time today. As a fully integrated systems provider for maritime defense, TKMS combines submarines,…

MarketScreener
Jan 9th, 2025
Thyssenkrupp takes over Luxembourg-based Waves

Thyssenkrupp is strengthening its retail division with the purchase of the Luxembourg-based company Waves in the area of sustainability management. The acquisition is an important step in expanding...

MarketWatch
Mar 18th, 2022
Thyssenkrupp hired Oliver Burkhard as chief executive on Mar 18th 22'.

Thyssenkrupp AG's Marine Systems division said Friday that it had appointed its supervisory-board chairman Oliver Burkhard as its new chief executive after an extraordinary board meeting.