Forging Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Movement Search & Delivery; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the Greater Columbus, IN area to identify a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with a focus on forging. You will lead a skilled team, shape robust production processes, and drive continuous improvements across quality, safety, yield, and cost performance.

This hands-on leadership role requires a strong engineering background, a track record of delivering measurable operational improvements, and the ability to manage process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in machining, forging or powdered metal processes.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering software such as CAD, Mastercam, CATIA, or MATLAB.
• Strong ability to develop processes, manage launches, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring the right structure, skills, and support for all functional groups.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes, equipment sourcing, and capital investment plans for new product programs.
• Oversee process launches, enforce timelines, and manage CapEx budgets for assigned areas.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing performance data to increase yield, runtime, quality, and safety while reducing costs.
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, corrective actions, and ongoing production support.
• Build training, assessment, and succession plans that strengthen the Manufacturing Engineering organization.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Process design

Continuous improvement

Team development

CapEx planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Mastercam

CATIA

MATLAB

Plex

Job description

Movement Search & Delivery is partnering with a leading manufacturer in the Greater Columbus, IN area to identify a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with a focus on forging. You will lead a skilled team, shape robust production processes, and drive continuous improvements across quality, safety, yield, and cost performance.

This hands-on leadership role requires a strong engineering background, a track record of delivering measurable operational improvements, and the ability to manage process