Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Process Improvement

Dwyer Instruments, PTY; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

DwyerOmega in Michigan City, IN seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across our electromechanical assembly operations. The role requires hands-on experience with automation, CAD, and process optimization to drive productivity and quality.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and CI teams to develop scalable processes, implement automation, and manage capital projects, supplier coordination,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly processes and automation systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills with ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and implement automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and labor efficiency.
• Develop scalable manufacturing processes and assembly methods for electromechanical products and configured solutions.
• Partner with Operations and Lean/CI teams to improve manufacturing flow, reduce waste, optimize labor utilization and improve throughput.
• Support plant operations with troubleshooting and resolution of critical manufacturing process, automation or controls-related issues as needed.
• Create/Update information for BOMs/Routings in ERP.
• Benchmark industry best practices and introduce new manufacturing technologies, automation strategies and assembly techniques.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Automation systems

CAD software

Cross-functional collaboration

Python scripting

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Automation hardware

Job description

DwyerOmega in Michigan City, IN seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across our electromechanical assembly operations. The role requires hands-on experience with automation, CAD, and process optimization to drive productivity and quality.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and CI teams to develop scalable processes, implement automation, and manage capital projects, supplier coordination,