Manufacturing Automation Engineer

The Fountain Group; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics & Process Development for Columbus, IN. The role emphasizes process development, equipment and tooling improvements, and Lean optimization, requiring 3+ years of shop-floor experience and strong FANUC robot programming skills.

The engineer will own projects from development through implementation, including robotics integration, GD&T applications, and quality improvements, with 100% onsite work and a day/night shift

Qualifications

• 5+ years of broad plant-floor manufacturing engineering experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience is required.
• Hands-on FANUC robot programming experience is required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling improvements.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite and 1-year contract with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot FANUC robots using ArcTool or HandlingTool.
• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects.
• Develop, implement, and standardize manufacturing methods, processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Support VPI/NPI and manufacturing launch activities.
• Optimize equipment performance and processes to improve productivity, quality, cycle time, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data-driven analysis.
• Identify improvements related to cycle time, ergonomics, safety, quality, waste reduction, and workstation design.
• Support new equipment installation, debugging, commissioning, and process integration.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to manufacturing solutions.
• Evaluate and implement equipment and tooling solutions that meet product specs.

Skills

FANUC robot programming

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Industrial automation

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

FANUC ArcTool

FANUC HandlingTool

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics & Process Development

Pay Rate: $50–$70/hour
Duration: 1 year, with potential for extension based on business needs
Location: Columbus, IN - 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday; first 6 months on days, followed by 6 months on nights

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with 3+ years of broad plant-floor manufacturing engineering experience to support manufacturing process development, equipment and tooling improvements, robotics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on FANUC robot programming experience, with ArcTool/robotic welding experience strongly preferred. This is not a robotics-only position; the engineer will be responsible for owning and supporting a variety of manufacturing engineering projects involving processes, equipment, tooling, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot FANUC robots using ArcTool or HandlingTool.
• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects.
• Develop, implement, and standardize manufacturing methods, processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Support VPI/NPI and manufacturing launch activities.
• Optimize equipment performance and manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, cycle time, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, structured problem solving, and data-driven analysis.
• Identify and implement improvements related to cycle time, ergonomics, safety, quality, waste reduction, and workstation design.
• Support new equipment installation, debugging, commissioning, and process integration.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to manufacturing processes and equipment/tooling solutions.
• Evaluate and implement equipment and tooling solutions that meet product specifications and manufacturing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• 3+ years of broad, hands-on plant-floor manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Hands-on FANUC robot programming experience required.
• Experience with FANUC ArcTool or HandlingTool required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling improvements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing projects from development through implementation.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite.
• Must be willing and able to work the required day/night shift rotation.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Robotic welding / welding process experience.
• FANUC ArcTool experience.
• Experience with emissions, exhaust, or aftertreatment manufacturing.
• VPI/NPI and manufacturing launch experience.
• New equipment installation, debugging, commissioning, or startup experience.