Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions company based in Ohio is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to support the implementation of engineering designs and maintain manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial engineering, strong knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and expertise in metal fabrication and mechanical assembly methods. This role includes responsibilities such as developing work standards, communicating with engineering teams, and participating in project development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of industrial engineering experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and 6S is essential.
• Good knowledge in metal fabrication and mechanical assembly methods required.

Responsibilities

• Support effective implementation of engineering designs into manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain work standards, routings, standard operating instructions, and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities and limitations to engineering teams.
• Recommend purchase of equipment and tooling for production efficiency.
• Participate in the Engineering Change Order process for manufacturing coordination.
• Execute project-related work, including feasibility studies and process documentation.

Skills

Industrial engineering experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

Metal fabrication knowledge

Mechanical assembly methods knowledge

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Support the effective implementation of engineering designs into manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain work standards, routings, standard operating instructions (SOEs), and manufacturing processes.
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, preferences, and limitations to design engineering, quality engineering, and cost accounting teams.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment and tooling to support production requirements and improve cost efficiency and throughput.
• Participate in the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process to ensure proper coordination and implementation of engineering changes within manufacturing.
• Execute project-related work, including feasibility studies; equipment specification, design, justification, and implementation; material handling and packaging requirements; manufacturing systems and procedures; and process documentation.
• Accurately represent manufacturing floor capabilities and proactively identify opportunities to enhance and refine those capabilities.
• Assist management in developing and conducting formal procedures, investigations, and root-cause analyses to address quality issues and recommend corrective actions, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of products, equipment, tools, supplies, part handling, and inventory points in accordance with 7S initiatives.
• Support production scheduling by guiding associates in completing fabrication schedules, tracking and reporting schedule performance, and developing recovery action plans as needed.
• Collaborate closely with scheduling, management, and manufacturing teams to coordinate fabricated parts schedules and material requirements, ensuring smooth work center flow.
• Coordinate and manage machine preventive maintenance (PM) activities in partnership with associates and the maintenance department.
• Track, analyze, and take action on departmental quality metrics and in-process inspection results.
• Train associates to support operational excellence and performance standards.
• Assist in meeting departmental production schedules by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for performance gaps.
• Contribute to team objectives by completing related tasks or rotating through various processes or job functions as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to ESD, PPE, company work rules, and safety regulations.
• Provide guidance and feedback on CNC programs to continuously improve efficiency and manufacturing capability.
• Perform all duties in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

Ideal Candidates

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in a related manufacturing engineer position
• Minimum of 10 years industrial engineering or related industry with manufacturing experienced required
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and 6S
• Good Knowledge in metal fabrication and mechanical assembly methods