Automation & Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer

LeoForce; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

LeoForce in Columbus, IN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong automation and controls background to optimize production processes. You will design improvements, program and troubleshoot PLCs/HMI systems, and lead continuous improvement projects across the facility.

The role aims to reduce cycle time, improve yield and uptime, and ensure robust documentation. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement advanced automation and sustain high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with sensors, drives, actuators, and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in automotive and/or aerospace and/or health manufacturing.
• Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, and motion control.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement improvements to manufacturing processes, tooling, and control systems
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networks
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and validation projects
• Analyze production data to improve cycle time, yield, uptime, and overall process capability
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including wiring diagrams and work instructions
• Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment and control systems
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment issues
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Data analysis

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI programming

Industrial networks

Job description

LeoForce in Columbus, IN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong automation and controls background to optimize production processes. You will design improvements, program and troubleshoot PLCs/HMI systems, and lead continuous improvement projects across the facility.

The role aims to reduce cycle time, improve yield and uptime, and ensure robust documentation. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to implement advanced automation and sustain high-quality output.