Manufacturing Engineer

Software Placement Group, SPG; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Grove City, OH, to drive automation and robotics initiatives across new model startups and existing lines. You will bridge engineering and manufacturing, focusing on cost-efficient improvements and quality enhancements.

The role requires leading projects, training technicians, and advancing automated systems from concept through deployment, with strong emphasis on safety and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
• 4-7 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading projects.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities focused on manufacturing and process improvement.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects.
• Train maintenance technicians on automated equipment, robotics systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Monitor, analyze, and report equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness.
• Develop new model assembly processes incorporating automation and robotic solutions.
• Develop specifications for equipment, robotic cells, fixtures, vision systems, and jigs.
• Assist with process development for complex products involving robotics and automated systems.
• Create and maintain new model project schedules and tracking.
• Ensure smooth transition of new models from Engineering to Manufacturing.
• Design, build, integrate, and commission medium-complexity machines, robotic work cells, fixtures, and automation systems.
• Review development drawings, identify automation opportunities, develop cost estimates, and improve manufacturability.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, and automation programs.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, automation standards, and robotics procedures to ensure ISO compliance.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend improvements to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for machine efficiency.
• Generate schedules and implement corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on smart manufacturing solutions.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management for robotic and automation systems.
• Lead robotic automation projects from concept through deployment and production support.
• Design and implement machine vision inspection systems and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Lead automation-related safety risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures for automation and robotics projects.

Skills

Automation systems

Robotics integration

Process improvement

Project management

Analytical skills

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robot controls

Vision systems

Job description

Location: Grove City, OH | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support new model start-ups and drive continuous improvement across current production lines. This role bridges engineering and manufacturing, focusing on automation, robotics, and process innovation to enhance product quality and cost efficiency.

What you'll do

• Support Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects
• Train maintenance technicians on automated equipment, robotics systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques
• Monitor, analyze, and report equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness
• Develop new model assembly processes incorporating automation and robotic solutions
• Develop specifications for equipment, robotic cells, fixtures, vision systems, and jigs
• Assist with process development for complex products involving robotics and automated systems
• Create and maintain new model project schedules and tracking
• Ensure smooth transition of new models from Engineering to Manufacturing
• Design, build, integrate, and commission medium-complexity machines, robotic work cells, fixtures, and automation systems
• Review development drawings, identify automation opportunities, develop cost estimates, and improve manufacturability
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, and automation programs
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, automation standards, and robotics procedures to ensure ISO compliance
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend improvements to safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for machine efficiency
• Generate schedules and implement corrective action plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on smart manufacturing solutions
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management for robotic and automation systems
• Lead robotic automation projects from concept through deployment and production support
• Design and implement machine vision inspection systems and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions
• Lead automation-related safety risk assessments and ensure compliance
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures for automation and robotics projects

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
• 4-7 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems
• Proven project management skills with experience leading projects
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities focused on manufacturing and process improvement
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead automation and robotics initiatives that directly improve manufacturing quality, safety, and efficiency across new and existing product lines.