Manufacturing Engineer

EMC Precision; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Precision in Elyria, Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement efficient, cost‑effective manufacturing processes for complex parts. You will lead process improvements, support tooling and equipment design, and coordinate launches for new or revised products.

The role requires CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), APQP experience, GD&T knowledge, and strong analytical/problem‑solving abilities with collaboration across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of two years’ manufacturing engineering or machining experience.
• Experience conducting time studies and estimating cycle times and costs.
• General knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• Experience with APQP.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints; GD&T knowledge.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong computer skills and project management software.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate requirements, design, modify, and test methods and equipment.
• Ensure product and process quality; develop testing methods and standards; confirm processes.
• Support launches of new and revised products and assist with tooling design.
• Create CNC programs using PartMaker and edit as needed.
• Design fixtures, gauges, and tooling to improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams for design reviews and process improvements.
• Assist in integrating automation and process optimization into manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams.

Skills

Time studies

APQP

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PartMaker

CNC programming software

Job description

Description

Join the EMC Precision Team

Are you ready to start the best job you have ever had at the best place you have ever worked?

At EMC Precision, our number one goal is to have:

“The Best Employees in the Best Job They’ve Ever Had at the Best Place They’ve Ever Worked!”

Position Summary

EMC Precision has provided expertly machined, complex parts in low- to mid-volume quantities since 1925. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Elyria, Ohio facility

The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet product specifications and quality standards. This position will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls while coordinating manufacturing launches for new or revised products. The Manufacturing Engineer will also support tooling and equipment design and testing and assist with manufacturing process planning.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate product requirements and research, design, modify, and test manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Ensure product and process quality by developing testing methods, evaluating finished products, assessing process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Support the manufacturing launch of new and revised products.
• Conduct time studies and estimate cycle times and manufacturing costs.
• Create CNC programs using PartMaker software.
• Support first-piece runoffs and make necessary edits to PartMaker programs.
• Design fixtures, gauges, and tooling to support product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Use quality tools and inspection equipment, including vision systems, roundness testers, and coordinate measuring machines.
• Participate in cross-functional teams supporting design reviews and process improvements.
• Assist with integrating automation and process optimization into new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Communicate effectively with employees across engineering, quality, production, and other departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of related manufacturing engineering or machining experience.
• Experience conducting time studies and estimating cycle times and costs.
• General knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and processes.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning, or APQP.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming and manufacturing processes.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, or GD&T.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and project management applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PartMaker software to create, test, and edit CNC programs.
• Experience designing fixtures, gauges, and tooling.
• Experience using vision systems, roundness testers, and coordinate measuring machines.
• Experience implementing automation and process improvements.
• Previous experience supporting employee development or providing technical leadership. Engineer

Requirements

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing process development
• Continuous improvement
• Quality and attention to detail
• Technical problem-solving
• Project coordination
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clear and professional communication
• Planning and organization