Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Crothersville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, reducing costs, coordinating with manufacturing and quality, and engaging with vendors. Bachelor's degree in engineering required; hands-on and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods
• Evaluate equipment & processes to eliminate failures and to increase productivity
• Design and analyze workflow, work force utilization, space requirements, and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency
• Participate in cost reduction activities
• Work closely with manufacturing and quality to support targets for safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Sustain good relationships with support groups and vendors
• Other duties will be assigned

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Reverse engineering

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Operator work balance

Organizational skills

CAD software

3D modeling

Shop fabrication

DC nutrunners

Robotic welding

Lifting & ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DC nutrunners

Robotic welding equipment

CAD tools

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 1stShift

Company: AISIN Drivetrain, Inc.

Department: Engineering

Location: Crothersville, IN

We are seeking an innovative engineer with hands‑on skills to support our production processes that make sub‑assemblies for automotive and industrial vehicles. Duties will focus on supporting product teams and improving existing processes to meet company objectives. This position requires the ability to diagnose complex problems then design and implement their solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support, develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods
• Evaluate equipment & processes to eliminate failures and to increase productivity
• Design and analyze workflow, work force utilization, space requirements, and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency
• Participate in cost reduction activities
• Work closely with members of manufacturing and quality to support company targets for safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Sustain good relationships with support groups and vendors
• Other duties will be assigned

Qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good hands‑on engineering abilities
• Effective problem solving skills
• Reverse engineering skill
• Communication skills - both verbal and written
• Ability to interpret drawings of components, tools and equipment
• Experience balancing operator work loops
• Good organizational skills
• Experience with CAD software
• Experience with 3D modeling is a plus
• General shop fabrication skill is a plus
• Experience with DC nutrunners is a plus
• Robotic welding experience is a plus
• Ability to perform occasional lifting and ergonomic movements (i.e., twisting, turning, reaching, bending)

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required.