Manufacturing Engineer
On-site · Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to scale and optimize in-house production operations in Elkhart, IN. Lead tooling and process improvements, develop clear production documentation, troubleshoot manufacturing issues in real time, and drive transition toward more vertical manufacturing. Collaborate with production leadership, technicians, purchasing, and engineering to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturability; apply design-for-manufacturing mindset to ensure scalable solutions; support continuous improvement on the production floor.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plant Engineering, R&D Engineering, or a related function
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting capabilities
- Experience working in manufacturing, production, hardware, automotive, RV, industrial equipment, electronics, or similar physical product environments
- Ability to balance creative problem solving with practical, scalable manufacturing solutions
- Comfortable operating in startup-style environments with evolving priorities and limited structure
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across production, purchasing, and engineering teams
- Highly motivated, quality-focused, and willing to take ownership of operational challenges from identification through resolution
- Comfortable spending significant time on the production floor and working directly alongside technicians and operations teams
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