Manufacturing Engineer
Good Sportsman Marketing LLC · New Roads, LA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Good Sportsman Marketing LLC (industrial) in New Roads, LA. Develop, test, and implement new manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, and procedures.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Plant layout, Capacity planning, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 502 live postings that list pay, out of 1495 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1494 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $96k–$136k, from 466 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 51%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- Lean 42%
- New product launch 41%
- Automation 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Plant layout, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Good Sportsman Marketing LLC
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Good Sportsman Marketing LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, production methods, equipment, tooling, materials, and workflow. This position evaluates existing processes, researches and implements new manufacturing methods, improves facility and equipment layouts, supports quality initiatives, and provides engineering expertise to manufacturing operations.
The Manufacturing Engineer will also provide technical guidance to technicians and production personnel, coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs, analyze manufacturing costs and requirements, and ensure processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
requirements
and collaborate with Product Development and Manufacturing teams to ensure products can be efficiently and consistently produced.
- ✓Apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, materials, and manufacturing methods to solve production challenges.
- ✓Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, tools, and processes.
- ✓Work with equipment vendors to evaluate solutions, obtain technical information, and support equipment implementation.
- ✓Gather feedback and observations from production operators and incorporate frontline insights into process improvements.
- ✓Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times, increase throughput, and optimize resource utilization.
- ✓Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
requirements
and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- ✓Review production schedules and manufacturing
requirements
to support capacity planning.
- ✓Calculate and analyze production, labor, and material costs to support manufacturing decisions.
- ✓Assist with estimating future equipment, labor, material, and production requirements.
requirements
for equipment operation and maintenance.
- ✓Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend improvements to minimize downtime.
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Description
GSM Outdoors is seeking an experienced and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to help improve the way our products are made. This role is responsible for evaluating, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost while supporting the successful production of GSM Outdoors products.
The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production teams, technicians, maintenance, quality, product development, and equipment vendors to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can navigate complex manufacturing challenges, manage projects from concept through implementation, and translate engineering knowledge into measurable improvements on the production floor.
Manufacturing Process Development & Improvement
- •Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
- •Develop, test, and implement new manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, and procedures.
- •Study product
Workflow, Layout & Efficiency
- •Analyze production workflows, space requirements, equipment utilization, and facility layouts.
- •Recommend changes to equipment placement, workstations, material flow, and production processes to improve efficiency.
- •Evaluate labor and material
Quality & Process Control
- •Develop and implement testing methods to evaluate product and process capabilities.
- •Establish and document manufacturing standards, procedures, and process controls.
- •Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure products consistently meet established quality requirements.
- •Investigate process and production issues and recommend corrective actions.
- •Partner with Quality and Production teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
- •Support validation of manufacturing processes and equipment prior to production implementation.
- •Maintain a strong commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction.
Equipment, Tooling & Maintenance
- •Evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and related systems to ensure they meet production requirements.
- •Support the design, development, modification, and implementation of manufacturing tools and equipment.
- •Apply knowledge of tool design and fabrication methods to support manufacturing improvements.
- •Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair activities with internal maintenance teams and external service providers.
- •Work with equipment manufacturers and vendors to troubleshoot issues and coordinate specialized service when required.
- •Follow manufacturer specifications, established procedures, and safety
Data, Reporting & Analysis
- •Collect, analyze, and summarize manufacturing data, trends, and performance information.
- •Prepare product and process reports for management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- •Maintain accurate manufacturing process and product data.
- •Develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other tools used to track manufacturing information.
- •Use data to identify trends, inefficiencies, quality issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- •Provide timely engineering information and recommendations in response to manufacturing questions and requests.
Project Management & Implementation
- •Lead or support manufacturing engineering projects from initial evaluation through implementation.
- •Develop project plans, timelines, priorities, and milestones for assigned initiatives.
- •Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Product Development, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
- •Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining focus on quality, cost, and schedule.
- •Train and guide technicians and other employees on new processes, equipment, tools, and procedures.
- •Monitor implemented improvements to ensure t