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Location: Kingsbury, Indiana
Department: Operations / Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Operations Leadership

DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control, and HVAC markets. With strong brand recognition and customer loyalty, DwyerOmega provides customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs.

The company offers more than 300,000 products for process measurement and control including temperature, humidity, pressure, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality solutions. DwyerOmega products help create safe, sustainable, and efficient environments worldwide.

At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world — one measurement at a time — through technology, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Corporate headquarters are located in Michigan City, Indiana and Norwalk, Connecticut, with manufacturing locations and sales offices around the globe.

DwyerOmega is seeking a motivated and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing, automation, continuous improvement, and capital equipment initiatives at the Kingsbury, Indiana facility.

This entry-level role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to support the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes and automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in manufacturing engineering and an interest in electromechanical assembly, automation technologies, and process improvement.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to develop engineering, project management, and manufacturing operations experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Identify and support automation opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and labor efficiency.
• Assist in developing scalable manufacturing processes and assembly methods for electromechanical products and configured solutions.
• Partner with Operations and Lean/Continuous Improvement teams to improve manufacturing flow, reduce waste, and optimize throughput.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing process, automation, and controls-related issues.
• Maintain item routings, work instructions, and process flow documentation.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and Engineering Change Notices/Requests (ECN/ECR).
• Review drawings, blueprints, sketches, manuals, and sample parts to determine manufacturing methods.
• Create and update drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Assist with BOM and routing creation and maintenance within ERP systems.
• Participate in benchmarking and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and automation strategies.
• Support capital equipment projects including supplier coordination, installation, and startup activities.
• Assist with manufacturing documentation including process flows, work instructions, standard work, and PFMEA inputs.
• Participate in manufacturing layout optimization and capacity planning initiatives.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing or quality issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing engineering or related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with electromechanical assembly processes.
• Basic knowledge of automation systems, industrial controls, pneumatics, sensors, or robotics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or C/C++.
• Knowledge of machine safety and vision systems.

• Hands-on engineering experience in a global manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to work on automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborative and innovative team environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

DwyerOmega is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We’re happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.