Manufacturing Engineer

JRG Partners, LLC.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JRG Partners, LLC. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead end-to-end process development and production transfer for new products on the NPI team in Northeast Ohio.

You will own NPI deliverables, define manufacturing processes, and ensure design-to-manufacture alignment to meet quality standards. You will work with manufacturing staff, engineers, customers, vendors, and suppliers, developing training materials and ensuring smooth ramp-up while maintaining schedule and cost

Qualifications

• Hands-on NPI experience in medical/aerospace/auto manufacturing required.
• Proven skills in process validation and Lean project management.
• Experience with CNC machining/laser cutting/electropolishing preferred.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T proficiency required.
• SolidWorks, MiniTab, MS Office and Teams experience required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process development and production transfer for new products.
• Own NPI deliverables: process flows, work instructions, tooling, equipment.
• Define new manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• Align design with manufacturing and customer requirements for scalable production.
• Document results and ensure compliance with deviations and standards.
• Develop work instructions and training materials for pilot builds and ramp.
• Act as SME for NPI programs and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Balance quality, cost, delivery, and risk in manufacturing decisions.

Skills

NPI experience

Process validation

Lean methods

Project management

Machining

Fixture design

GD&T interpretation

SolidWorks

MiniTab

MS Office

Teams

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MiniTab

MS Office

Teams

Job description

Join an established aerospace/medical manufacturing company in Northeast Ohio in a key engineering leadership role.

As a Manufacturing Engineer on the New Product Implementation (NPI) team, you will be responsible for bringing innovative parts from concept to production. Your primary mission will be to lead the successful transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing, ensuring efficient, and compliant operations that support our growth and quality objectives. You would function as an individual contributor who manages engineering projects within the NPI team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development and production transfer for new products.
• Own NPI manufacturing deliverables including process flows, work instructions, tooling, and equipment.
• Create and define new manufacturing processes and assembly methods for complex or novel products.
• Align product design with manufacturing processes and customer requirements to scale production while meeting exacting quality standards.
• Document program results and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, including deviations.
• Works with manufacturing/production staff, engineers, customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Develop production work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids that translate design intent into repeatable, compliant manufacturing execution.
• Define and lead operator training strategy for new products, including development of training materials, hands-on training support, and verification of operator readiness during pilot builds and production ramp.
• Act as a manufacturing subject matter expert for NPI programs and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Support and lead other Manufacturing Engineer team members.
• Balance quality, cost, delivery, and risk in manufacturing decisions.
• Align technical solutions with overall business strategy and priorities.

Skills and Experience

• Hands-on engineering experience in comparable NPI role in medical, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing
• Demonstrated expertise in process validation, Lean and project management.
• Experience with machining processes and the manufacturing of small metallic parts is preferred. These may include: CNC machining, laser cutting, and/or electropolishing.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline required (bio, chemical, materials, or mechanical).
• Experience with fixture design and fabrication is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:13485 preferred
• Must have ability to interpret engineering drawings and have understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with Solidworks, MiniTab, MS Office, Teams and similar business tools required.
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal), with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through process development and product. Must be able to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to staff
• Mechanical aptitude with strong analytical, problem-solving and trouble-shooting abilities essential
• Must be able to work effectively in fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects to successfully meet deadlines
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative and drive to organize and manage projects to successful outcomes