Manufacturing Engineer
$90,000–$115,000 year
On-siteToledo, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions for new and existing products. Design, specify, and validate tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment to support production requirements. Lead process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and cycle time. Support new product launches, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, and control plans. Analyze process capability, cycle times, and throughput to identify improvement opportunities. Estimate cycle times, tooling requirements, and manufacturing costs to support quoting and capital planning. Lead equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and qualification for new and replacement machinery. Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve production, tooling, and equipment issues in real time. Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Tool & Die to improve process stability and product quality. Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, routings, drawings, and process specifications. Support automation and robotics integration. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment (stamping, welding, and assembly)
- Experience with lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis / corrective action processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
- Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, process flow, and control plans
- Working knowledge of CAD software and ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
- Proficient keyboarding and typing skills
- Must be a self-starter and have the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction
- Requires strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically
- Excellent communication skills for relaying information (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, direct reports, customers and vendors/suppliers
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Consistent attendance
- Willingness to learn
- Safety minded
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment (stamping, welding, and assembly preferred)
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) preferred
- General knowledge of and competence with the efficient use of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
- Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
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