Manufacturing Engineer

Job Juncture; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to lead automation and robotics initiatives across new model start-ups and continuous improvements. You will drive process development, design automatic systems, and mentor maintenance teams to optimize cost, quality, and safety.

The role requires hands-on engineering across PLC/HMI, robot programming, vision systems, and integration of automated manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 4–7 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Proven project management skills.
• Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation & robotics projects from concept through deployment.
• Provide training on automated equipment and robotics systems.
• Monitor equipment performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop new model processes with automation for cost and quality gains.
• Design, build, integrate, and commission robotic cells and automation systems.
• Review drawings and justify automation opportunities and costs.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC

HMI

Process improvement

Project management

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

Machine vision

AI-enabled systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

Vision systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for new model start-ups and continuously improve current model products. The role will provide engineering support to manufacturing and will identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement new assembly methods to improve product quality and cost.

• Assist Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects.
• Provide training to maintenance technicians on automated equipment, robotics systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Monitor, analyze, and report equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness while initiating continuous improvement activities.
• Develop new model assembly processes for products, incorporating automation and robotic solutions where practical.
• Develop equipment, robotic cell, fixture, vision system, and jig specifications for products.
• Assist with new model process development for more complex products involving robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
• Create and maintain new model project schedules and ensure accurate project tracking.
• Ensure a smooth transition of new models from Engineering to Manufacturing.
• Design, build, integrate, and commission medium-complexity machines, robotic work cells, fixtures, and automation systems for new and existing models.
• Review new model development drawings, identify automation opportunities, develop cost estimations, improve manufacturability, and address quality concerns to ensure competitive and high-quality products.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, and automation programs for existing and new equipment.
• Create or modify all required engineering documentation, automation standards, robotics procedures, and PE-1 documentation to ensure ISO compliance and maintain certification.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Support manufacturing by leading root cause analysis, problem-solving activities, automation improvements, and machine efficiency initiatives.
• Generate schedules and implement corrective action plans for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop smart manufacturing solutions.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management activities for robotic, automation, and control systems.
• Lead robotic automation projects from concept development 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering.
• 4–7 years of experiencein Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge ofelectrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading projects.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on manufacturing and process improvement.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.