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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will support a custom equipment assembly operation by improving manufacturing processes, driving quality and safety initiatives, developing training systems, and leading continuous improvement efforts across the shop floor. This role offers hands-on impact across manufacturing operations and close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve assembly processes, workflow, and overall shop floor efficiency to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain clear work instructions, procedures, and training materials for production activities.
• Support and lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including process engineering and process improvement projects.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and tool calibration programs to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Create, implement, and manage testing plans and quality documentation to support consistent product performance and traceability.
• Develop employee skills matrices and structured training programs to build capabilities and support cross-training on the shop floor.
• Serve as Safety Coordinator by supporting safety programs, promoting safe work practices, and helping maintain compliance with safety requirements.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve production challenges and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to ERP system development and usage to support manufacturing workflows and data accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail with proven problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating documentation, work instructions, and standardized procedures.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, manufacturing engineering, and process engineering.
• Exp. in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP systems, including ERP system development (Acumatica or similar).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience in custom machinery, capital equipment, or engineered-to-order environments.
• Exposure to quality systems, calibration programs, and corrective action processes.
• Experience developing training programs and skills matrices for production teams.
• ERP experience with Acumatica or comparable systems.
• Food and beverage industry manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of custom equipment and custom machinery assembly operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in Westerville, OH within a custom equipment assembly operation that offers hands-on involvement on the shop floor and direct impact on manufacturing processes. The environment emphasizes collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, and provides opportunities to lead process improvement, quality, training, and safety initiatives. Team members work with ERP systems, quality documentation, maintenance and calibration programs, and Lean Manufacturing tools. The organization offers competitive compensation and clear career growth opportunities in a professional, safety-focused, and continuous improvement-oriented setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westerville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Westerville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

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