Manufacturing Engineer

MJ Recruiters; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

MJ Recruiters is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Akron, Ohio to oversee production support in a fast-paced injection molding facility. The candidate will work closely with the President, ensuring efficient production lines and improving engineering designs.

The successful applicant must thrive in dynamic environments, have strong problem-solving skills, and be comfortable spending a significant portion of their day on the manufacturing floor. The role offers various benefits, including bonus potential, 401K, and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Experience in plastic or rubber molding.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines and increase efficiencies.
• Utilize 2D/3D modeling to improve layouts and designs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

2D/3D modeling

Project management

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Privately held organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee support production and have diverse engineering responsibilities in a fast‑paced injection molding facility. Daily, you will report to the President and will have the following responsibilities:

• Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtime
• Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gauges
• Assist with new product activities, documentation and project management
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues
• Communicate with operations and production associates to improve KPIs and production initiatives
• Work to improve current engineering designs
• Assist with creating work instructions and other manufacturing documentation
• Complete tooling troubleshooting and work with external tool shops
• Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment
• If not immediately, in the future overseeing capital equipment projects, including monitoring timelines and budgets
• Other duties directed by engineering management

The company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 80% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of projects, handle multiple projects and changing priorities, be flexible with work requirements and have a positive attitude. Qualified individuals will have the ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, work under pressure and have a strong ability to solve problems and improve processes.

The company offers bonus potential, profit sharing, 401K, medical benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance.

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing Engineer:

1. 1. A minimum of an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, ideally Mechanical Engineering, is highly preferred
2. 2. At least 2-5 years of similar manufacturing and/or process engineering experience
3. 3. Experience working in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding
4. 5. Project management of timelines
5. 6. Strong mechanical aptitude
6. 8. 2D/3D modeling experience
7. 9. Microsoft Office, including Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• 1. PLCs and automation
• 3. Budget management

Reasons to work for this organization:

• Privately held company with the President on site daily
• They have added new molding machines, a $3.5M investment
• Good work/life balance, averaging up to 45 hours per week and minimal weekends