CAREERS
CAREERS
OUR
CULTURE
As a family-owned business, it is important to us that each of our employees feels like they are taken care of while they are at work. That’s why we are so committed to providing a safe workplace that is oriented around family values and full of opportunities for training, promotions from within, and road paths that lead to personal and professional growth.
OUR
CULTURE
As a family-owned business, it is important to us that each of our employees feels like they are taken care of while they are at work. That’s why we are so committed to providing a safe workplace that is oriented around family values and full of opportunities for training, promotions from within, and road paths that lead to personal and professional growth.
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LIFE INSURANCE +
VISION & DENTAL INSURANCE +
RETIREMENT BENEFITS +
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LIFE INSURANCE
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VISION & DENTAL INSURANCE
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RETIREMENT BENEFITS
I worked for L&W as a 2nd shift maintenance person for almost 4 years. They welcomed me into the company with no experience and helped me build a portfolio for a career, which has helped me build my life to where it is today. The products that came out of our buildings were always quality, and the workers were a great bunch of people. I’d recommend L&W to anybody looking for a job, and anyone looking for a manufacturer to handle their fabrication jobs!
OPEN POSITIONS
L&W Engineering is a growing full-line metal fabrication company located in Middlebury, IN. Privately owned and encompassing over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, L&W provides a wide range of Steel and Aluminum products to various industries. By utilizing modern equipment, including Flat Bed Lasers, Tube Lasers, Robotic Bending cells, CNC Tube Benders, Machining Centers, Robotic Welders, and an automated Powder Coat line our employees strive to produce quality parts as efficiently as possible.
We are currently seeking a 2nd Shift assistant to join our Production team. This individual will need to be self motivated team player. Someone who will ensure safety and quality and will support the group lead in overseeing second shift production operations.
Main Objective: The 2nd Shift Assistant supports the Group Leader in overseeing second shift production operations. This position assists in daily production, ensures safety and quality standards, and provides leadership support in the absence of the Group Leader.
Key Responsibilities
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2nd Shift Support
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Assist the Group Leader with oversight of 2nd shift production activities.
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Provide leadership and direction to team members in the absence of the Group Leader.
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Support, train, and delegate work within a diverse team environment.
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Ensure all quality standards and processes are followed; hold team members accountable.
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Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
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Communicate effectively with the Group Leader and 1st shift to ensure production continuity.
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Demonstrate reliability, including consistent attendance and ability to work 2nd shift.
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Secure facility at end of shift, including locking and building checks.
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Production throughput
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Learn and perform all manufacturing processes on 2nd shift, including but not limited to laser cutting, tube laser cutting, press forming, tube forming, welding, and robotic welding.
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Physically run equipment and produce parts as needed.
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Operate a forklift as required.
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Read and interpret engineering prints and work instructions.
Requirements
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Ability to lead, train, and support team members.
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Ability to follow direction and communicate effectively across shifts.
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Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multiple processes.
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Forklift experience preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
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Continuous standing, walking, bending, and crouching throughout shift.
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Ability to lift, push, and pull:
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35–50 lbs regularly
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Up to 75 lbs occasionally
Compensation and Benefits
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Competitive pay $50,000 – $55,000 annually: Pay weekly includes production bonus will be discussed further in the interview process.
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Competitive full-time benefit packages, Medical, Dental, Vision.
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Life and disability insurance packages.
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401k option with company match.
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Vacation pay and Holiday Pay.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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A chance to be a part of a growing company that values your contributions and invests in employees’ success.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Health savings account
-
Life insurance
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Paid time off
-
Vision insurance
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Overview:
L&W Engineering is a growing full-line metal fabrication company located in Middlebury, IN. Privately owned and encompassing over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, L&W provides a wide range of Steel and Aluminum products to various industries. By utilizing modern equipment, including Flat Bed Lasers, Tube Lasers, Robotic Bending cells, CNC Tube Benders, Machining Centers, Robotic Welders, and an automated Powder Coat line our employees strive to produce quality parts as efficiently as possible.
We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our Engineering Department. This individual will play a key role in developing products for manufacturing by combining customer requirements, internal specifications, and creative problem-solving.
Main Objective: Develops products to meet customer needs and expand or improve their product lines. Works with Sales to understand the opportunity and with R&D to build, test, and refine the design. Coordinates with Engineering to prepare developed products for production and supports the Manufacturing Engineer, who leads the rollout process. Primarily develops opportunities brought forward by Sales and also evaluates L&W product ideas with a defined customer need or market opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Development
- New Product Identification
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- Works with Sales to define the application, customer requirements, target cost, and timing. Joins customer visits as needed to gather information, present concepts, or review prototypes.
- Evaluates new product opportunities that fit L&W’s capabilities, from RV components to outdoor products and other fabricated assemblies.
- Works with Sales and the Engineering Manager to establish a Sales owner and a plan to evaluate customer interest in internally generated ideas before committing substantial development time.
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- Concept Development
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- Translates customer needs and ideas into product concepts. Develops preliminary models as needed and considers fit, function, appearance, materials, cost, fabrication, and assembly.
- Works with the Manufacturing Engineer during development to review manufacturing requirements, fixture needs, and production concerns before the design is finalized.
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- Design & Engineering Support
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- Works with the Engineering Manager to identify drawing needs. The Engineering Manager assigns a Product Engineer to create prints and complete revisions.
- Provides the assigned Product Engineer with design requirements, critical features, and prototype feedback. Reviews prints to confirm design intent. Creating prints and pulling internal part numbers are not responsibilities of this position, but may be required depending on timeframe and workload.
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- R&D Collaboration & Testing
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- Works with R&D to determine timeframes, plan prototype builds, and monitor progress. Stays involved during fabrication to resolve design questions and incorporate feedback.
- Defines what each prototype must demonstrate and coordinates fit, function, load, or other testing. Documents results, addresses problems, and confirms the design meets agreed requirements.
- Supports customer prototype installations and evaluations as needed. Follows safety requirements during builds, installations, and testing.
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- Industry Events & Networking
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- Works with Sales to identify and attend trade shows and industry events as needed to build relationships with potential customers and suppliers, understand product needs, and identify new business opportunities that fit L&W’s capabilities.
- Shares contacts, product ideas, and potential opportunities with Sales and the Engineering Manager to determine which are worth pursuing.
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- Project Planning & Reporting
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- Defines clear timelines and milestones for development projects. Provides regular status updates, including design progress, risks, concerns, and recommended action.
- Documents and maintains project materials, including design information, photos, prototype and test results, customer feedback, and approvals.
- Reviews priorities and open technical questions with the Engineering Manager. Recommends when projects should advance, pause, or close. Records where paused work stopped and what is needed to restart; confirms requirements before resuming.
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- Production Handoff & Rollout Support
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- Product Handoff
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- Reviews the developed design with the Engineering Manager, assigned Product Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer. Provides design information, material and component requirements, critical features, prototype and test results, approvals, and a list of remaining release work needed to complete production drawings and plan the rollout.
- Identifies unresolved issues before handoff and works with the Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineer to establish next steps for production preparation.
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- Rollout Support
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- Supports the Manufacturing Engineer, who leads the rollout process for new products entering production, including coordinating manufacturing requirements, production readiness, and initial production with Production leadership.
- Answers design questions and helps resolve product-related issues during rollout. Reviews changes affecting fit, function, appearance, or performance with the Manufacturing Engineer and assigned Product Engineer.
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Skills & Experience
- Experience with mechanical design, materials, fabrication, and assembly.
- Ability to develop concepts, work with 3D models, and interpret engineering prints.
- Sound problem-solving skills and clear communication with customers, engineers, and R&D.
- Strong follow-through, organized project records, and an interest in mentoring others.
Pay
- $70,000-$80,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical
- HSA
- Dental
- Vison
- Life Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
Career Growth & Leadership Opportunity
This position does not have direct reports initially. As L&W’s development needs to grow, the role may expand into a lead position supervising a Product Engineer supporting concepts, modeling, and drawings. Responsibilities would include setting design direction, assigning and reviewing work, mentoring the engineer, and coordinating multiple development projects.
Advancement depends on business needs, performance, and demonstrated leadership ability. Until that structure is established, engineering assignments and priorities remain with the Engineering Manager.
I worked for L&W as a 2nd shift maintenance person for almost 4 years. They welcomed me into the company with no experience and helped me build a portfolio for a career, which has helped me build my life to where it is today. The products that came out of our buildings were always quality, and the workers were a great bunch of people. I’d recommend L&W to anybody looking for a job, and anyone looking for a manufacturer to handle their fabrication jobs!
OPEN POSITIONS
L&W Engineering is a growing full-line metal fabrication company located in Middlebury, IN. Privately owned and encompassing over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, L&W provides a wide range of Steel and Aluminum products to various industries. By utilizing modern equipment, including Flat Bed Lasers, Tube Lasers, Robotic Bending cells, CNC Tube Benders, Machining Centers, Robotic Welders, and an automated Powder Coat line our employees strive to produce quality parts as efficiently as possible.
We are currently seeking a 2nd Shift assistant to join our Production team. This individual will need to be self motivated team player. Someone who will ensure safety and quality and will support the group lead in overseeing second shift production operations.
Main Objective: The 2nd Shift Assistant supports the Group Leader in overseeing second shift production operations. This position assists in daily production, ensures safety and quality standards, and provides leadership support in the absence of the Group Leader.
Key Responsibilities
-
2nd Shift Support
-
Assist the Group Leader with oversight of 2nd shift production activities.
-
Provide leadership and direction to team members in the absence of the Group Leader.
-
Support, train, and delegate work within a diverse team environment.
-
Ensure all quality standards and processes are followed; hold team members accountable.
-
Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
-
Communicate effectively with the Group Leader and 1st shift to ensure production continuity.
-
Demonstrate reliability, including consistent attendance and ability to work 2nd shift.
-
Secure facility at end of shift, including locking and building checks.
-
Production throughput
-
Learn and perform all manufacturing processes on 2nd shift, including but not limited to laser cutting, tube laser cutting, press forming, tube forming, welding, and robotic welding.
-
Physically run equipment and produce parts as needed.
-
Operate a forklift as required.
-
Read and interpret engineering prints and work instructions.
Requirements
-
Ability to lead, train, and support team members.
-
Ability to follow direction and communicate effectively across shifts.
-
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multiple processes.
-
Forklift experience preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
-
Continuous standing, walking, bending, and crouching throughout shift.
-
Ability to lift, push, and pull:
-
35–50 lbs regularly
-
Up to 75 lbs occasionally
Compensation and Benefits
-
Competitive pay $50,000 – $55,000 annually: Pay weekly includes production bonus will be discussed further in the interview process.
-
Competitive full-time benefit packages, Medical, Dental, Vision.
-
Life and disability insurance packages.
-
401k option with company match.
-
Vacation pay and Holiday Pay.
-
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
-
A chance to be a part of a growing company that values your contributions and invests in employees’ success.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
-
401(k)
-
401(k) matching
-
Dental insurance
-
Health insurance
-
Health savings account
-
Life insurance
-
Paid time off
-
Vision insurance
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Overview:
L&W Engineering is a growing full-line metal fabrication company located in Middlebury, IN. Privately owned and encompassing over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, L&W provides a wide range of Steel and Aluminum products to various industries. By utilizing modern equipment, including Flat Bed Lasers, Tube Lasers, Robotic Bending cells, CNC Tube Benders, Machining Centers, Robotic Welders, and an automated Powder Coat line our employees strive to produce quality parts as efficiently as possible.
We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our Engineering Department. This individual will play a key role in developing products for manufacturing by combining customer requirements, internal specifications, and creative problem-solving.
Main Objective: Develops products to meet customer needs and expand or improve their product lines. Works with Sales to understand the opportunity and with R&D to build, test, and refine the design. Coordinates with Engineering to prepare developed products for production and supports the Manufacturing Engineer, who leads the rollout process. Primarily develops opportunities brought forward by Sales and also evaluates L&W product ideas with a defined customer need or market opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Development
- New Product Identification
-
-
-
- Works with Sales to define the application, customer requirements, target cost, and timing. Joins customer visits as needed to gather information, present concepts, or review prototypes.
- Evaluates new product opportunities that fit L&W’s capabilities, from RV components to outdoor products and other fabricated assemblies.
- Works with Sales and the Engineering Manager to establish a Sales owner and a plan to evaluate customer interest in internally generated ideas before committing substantial development time.
-
-
- Concept Development
-
-
-
- Translates customer needs and ideas into product concepts. Develops preliminary models as needed and considers fit, function, appearance, materials, cost, fabrication, and assembly.
- Works with the Manufacturing Engineer during development to review manufacturing requirements, fixture needs, and production concerns before the design is finalized.
-
-
- Design & Engineering Support
-
-
-
- Works with the Engineering Manager to identify drawing needs. The Engineering Manager assigns a Product Engineer to create prints and complete revisions.
- Provides the assigned Product Engineer with design requirements, critical features, and prototype feedback. Reviews prints to confirm design intent. Creating prints and pulling internal part numbers are not responsibilities of this position, but may be required depending on timeframe and workload.
-
-
- R&D Collaboration & Testing
-
-
-
- Works with R&D to determine timeframes, plan prototype builds, and monitor progress. Stays involved during fabrication to resolve design questions and incorporate feedback.
- Defines what each prototype must demonstrate and coordinates fit, function, load, or other testing. Documents results, addresses problems, and confirms the design meets agreed requirements.
- Supports customer prototype installations and evaluations as needed. Follows safety requirements during builds, installations, and testing.
-
-
- Industry Events & Networking
-
-
-
- Works with Sales to identify and attend trade shows and industry events as needed to build relationships with potential customers and suppliers, understand product needs, and identify new business opportunities that fit L&W’s capabilities.
- Shares contacts, product ideas, and potential opportunities with Sales and the Engineering Manager to determine which are worth pursuing.
-
-
- Project Planning & Reporting
-
-
-
- Defines clear timelines and milestones for development projects. Provides regular status updates, including design progress, risks, concerns, and recommended action.
- Documents and maintains project materials, including design information, photos, prototype and test results, customer feedback, and approvals.
- Reviews priorities and open technical questions with the Engineering Manager. Recommends when projects should advance, pause, or close. Records where paused work stopped and what is needed to restart; confirms requirements before resuming.
-
- Production Handoff & Rollout Support
-
- Product Handoff
-
-
-
- Reviews the developed design with the Engineering Manager, assigned Product Engineer, and Manufacturing Engineer. Provides design information, material and component requirements, critical features, prototype and test results, approvals, and a list of remaining release work needed to complete production drawings and plan the rollout.
- Identifies unresolved issues before handoff and works with the Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineer to establish next steps for production preparation.
-
-
- Rollout Support
-
-
- Supports the Manufacturing Engineer, who leads the rollout process for new products entering production, including coordinating manufacturing requirements, production readiness, and initial production with Production leadership.
- Answers design questions and helps resolve product-related issues during rollout. Reviews changes affecting fit, function, appearance, or performance with the Manufacturing Engineer and assigned Product Engineer.
-
Skills & Experience
- Experience with mechanical design, materials, fabrication, and assembly.
- Ability to develop concepts, work with 3D models, and interpret engineering prints.
- Sound problem-solving skills and clear communication with customers, engineers, and R&D.
- Strong follow-through, organized project records, and an interest in mentoring others.
Pay
- $70,000-$80,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical
- HSA
- Dental
- Vison
- Life Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
Career Growth & Leadership Opportunity
This position does not have direct reports initially. As L&W’s development needs to grow, the role may expand into a lead position supervising a Product Engineer supporting concepts, modeling, and drawings. Responsibilities would include setting design direction, assigning and reviewing work, mentoring the engineer, and coordinating multiple development projects.
Advancement depends on business needs, performance, and demonstrated leadership ability. Until that structure is established, engineering assignments and priorities remain with the Engineering Manager.