Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Manager

Origin Industrial, LLC

Clovis, NM

Pay: $80,000-$100,000/yr

Shift: Full time

**Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Manager**

**Company:** ORIGIN Industrial / ORIGIN Engineering

**Location:** Clovis, New Mexico

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Department:** Engineering & Manufacturing Operations

**About ORIGIN**

ORIGIN

is a growing engineering and industrial manufacturing organization specializing in custom metal fabrication, structural steel assemblies, precision manufacturing, and engineered solutions for the telecommunications, energy, data center, and industrial markets.

With engineering and manufacturing operations in Colorado and New Mexico, ORIGIN is focused on developing highly capable, technology-driven manufacturing facilities that combine engineering expertise, advanced equipment, disciplined production processes, and exceptional quality.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on manufacturing engineering professional to help lead the next phase of growth at our Clovis, New Mexico facility.

**Position Overview**

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering & Quality Manager will play a critical role in developing the engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems at ORIGIN's Clovis fabrication facility.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who enjoys both technical engineering and operational leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a robust quality management program, improving manufacturing processes through Design for Manufacturability (DFM), supporting CNC equipment programming and production, and helping build the operational infrastructure necessary to scale the facility.

A central objective of this position is to help replicate the engineering capabilities, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and operational discipline established at ORIGIN Engineering's Colorado operations.

**We are looking for a builder, problem-solver, and leader—not simply someone to maintain existing processes.**

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Quality Management & Systems Development**

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive manufacturing quality management system.
• Establish standardized quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and documentation.
• Develop first-article inspection (FAI), in-process inspection, and final inspection processes.
• Implement nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) procedures.
• Develop quality checkpoints throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming material through final shipment.
• Establish welding inspection, dimensional verification, and fabrication quality standards.
• Support the development of quality metrics, traceability procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work toward ISO 9001-aligned processes and potential future certification.
• Build a culture of accountability, workmanship, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.

**2. Manufacturing Engineering & DFM**

• Review customer drawings, engineering specifications, and fabrication requirements to identify opportunities for improved manufacturability.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to reduce production costs, improve throughput, and eliminate unnecessary complexity.
• Develop manufacturing plans, process flows, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Collaborate with the Colorado engineering team to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Improve fabrication processes involving laser cutting, forming, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Develop fixtures, jigs, tooling, and other manufacturing aids to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Evaluate production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve capacity and reduce rework.
• Support prototype development, first-article builds, and the transition of new products into production.

**3. Equipment Programming & Technical Support**

• Provide hands-on engineering and programming support for CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Support programming, setup optimization, and troubleshooting of equipment such as:
• CNC fiber laser cutting systems
• CNC press brakes
• CNC machining equipment
• Robotic welding systems
• Other automated fabrication equipment
• Develop and optimize cutting programs, nesting strategies, forming sequences, and manufacturing workflows.
• Improve equipment utilization, material yield, cycle times, and production efficiency.
• Work directly with operators and production personnel to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Develop standardized programming practices and support operator training.
• Assist in evaluating new manufacturing equipment, automation opportunities, and capital improvements.

**4. Engineering Leadership & Facility Development**

• Serve as the primary on-site engineering resource for the Clovis manufacturing operation.
• Help establish the technical and operational foundation required to develop Clovis into a self-sufficient, high-performing manufacturing facility.
• Standardize engineering workflo