Manufacturing Engineer

180 Engineering; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan eligibility after 6 months

Paid Time Off accrual

Job summary

A leading company in consumer healthcare seeks a Manufacturing Engineer as a Continuous Improvement Consultant in Akron, OH. This engineer will enhance manufacturing operations through lean principles and drive cost savings, playing a vital role in plant efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in process optimization. Join a mission-driven team committed to innovation and quality in wellness products.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ manufacturing experience in optimizing facilities.
• Experience in scrap reduction and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze production data and create business cases.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and maintain accurate routing in ERP.
• Support operational efficiency and cost savings.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvements

Cost-reduction strategies

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP system (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX)

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Consultant) (Contract)

Job Requisition: 7378

Hourly Pay Range: $55 – $70. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

Description for Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Consultant):

Our client is a global leader in consumer healthcare and rehabilitation products, trusted by clinicians, therapists, and athletes around the world. The client portfolio includes some of the most recognized and respected brands in the industry—such as TheraBand, Biofreeze, Cramer, and Mueller—used to support recovery, enhance performance, and improve overall wellness. With a long-standing commitment to innovation, quality, and clinical efficacy, the client has served customers in over 100 countries and partnered with healthcare professionals, sports organizations, and leading retail channels.

At our client, they foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where your work directly impacts people’s lives. Whether you are contributing to a new product line or supporting key operational goals, you will be part of a team that values purpose, progress, and performance. As they continue to expand their footprint and transform the future of rehabilitation and wellness, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Consultant):

Our client is seeking a contract engineer to join the team at the Akron, OH manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on, results-driven professional with a passion for improving manufacturing operations and driving cost savings. The engineer will play a critical role in identifying and executing continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on lean initiatives, scrap reduction, process optimization, time-studies, and throughput enhancement. This is a highly impactful role where your contributions will directly support the plant’s operational efficiency and bottom-line performance.

The ideal candidate will bring an engineering background (discipline flexible) along with proven experience in lean manufacturing, process improvements, and cost-reduction strategies. Key responsibilities include conducting time studies, updating bills of materials (BOMs), and maintaining accurate routings within an ERP system—preferably SAP. The position also involves cleaning and validating legacy production data to ensure alignment with current operations. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys delivering measurable results, we encourage you to apply.

Projects have already been established for chosen candidates and regular meetings with the manager to review projects will help with the on-boarding.

Requirements for Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Consultant):

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• 3-5 years’ manufacturing experience in optimizing manufacturing facilities, equipment, and processes
• Experience with continuous improvement and scrap reduction
• Background in cost savings including:
• Scrap reduction
• Manufacturing/Process improvements to increase throughput
• Background with BOM and Routings in an ERP/ Microsoft Dynamics AX system
• Create Value Streams to assess efficiency
• Updating BOMs and Routes in an ERP system
• Cleaning up old data
• Able to create business cases with ROI and cost benefits

Benefits for Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Consultant):

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan eligibility after 6 months of employment
• Paid Time Off accrual

Nice to Have for Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Consultant):

• Extrusion experience would be a plus
• Experience with 5S and Kanban

Sponsorship: U.S. citizen/green-card holder, or authorized to work in U.S.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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