Manufacturing Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Columbus, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead end-to-end manufacturing process development, optimize equipment performance, and drive scalable production lines on-site. The role focuses on continuous improvement, VPI launch activities, and creating standardized process documentation to meet safety, ergonomic, and quality objectives.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience, with familiarity in Fanuc

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with GD&T and Fanuc robotics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects with safety, ergonomic, quality, and business objectives.
• Optimize equipment performance and tooling solutions for scalable production processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using standard tools and structured problem-solving to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external resources to deliver VPI launch deliverables on time with standardized process documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

GD&T

Fanuc robotics familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Fanuc HandlingTool

Fanuc Arc Tool

Job description

Our client, a global leader in engine manufacturing and power solutions, is looking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer in Colombus, IN!

This role is a 1-Year W2 contract with benefits!

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead end-to-end manufacturing process development, optimize equipment performance and scalable production lines, drive continuous improvement, and champion new product introduction (VPI) launch activities. This is an On-site position.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring full alignment with safety, ergonomic, quality, and business objectives
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance, streamline tooling solutions, and drive scalable, efficient production processes
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using standardized manufacturing tools and structured problem-solving to reduce waste and enhance productivity
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external resources to execute VPI launch deliverables on time while establishing standardized process documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Demonstrated hands-on programming and operational experience with Fanuc HandlingTool or Fanuc Arc Tool robotics software
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Direct experience supporting VPI (Value Package Introduction) or new product launch activities alongside structured continuous improvement methodologies

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.