Manufacturing Engineer

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Berne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Berne, IN to optimize production, design efficient layouts, and drive safety and throughput improvements on the shop floor.

You will conduct time studies, create labor models, and develop CAD-based workstation layouts while implementing kanban systems and operator instructions. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Associate or Bachelor’s).
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or basic coding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize Production: Conduct time studies, build Bills of Labor, and set labor rates.
• Design & Layout: Create CAD drawings for workstations, plant layouts, and material flow systems.
• Drive Efficiency: Build kanban systems, write clear operator work instructions, and automate processes to improve safety and throughput.
• Analyze & Improve: Perform cost analysis, root-cause problem solving, and material/equipment testing.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Power BI

SQL

Basic coding

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a proactive engineer who loves optimizing processes and solving problems on the shop floor? We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client in Berne, IN, driving efficiency, safety, and quality across plant operations .

What You’ll Do

Optimize Production: Conduct time studies, build Bills of Labor, and set labor rates .

Design & Layout: Create CAD drawings for workstations, plant layouts, and material flow systems .

Drive Efficiency: Build kanban systems, write clear operator work instructions, and automate processes to improve safety and throughput .

Analyze & Improve: Perform cost analysis, root-cause problem solving, and material/equipment testing .

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (Associate or Bachelor’s) .

Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office .

Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills .

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or basic coding is a plus

No relocation - commutable candidates only.