Manufacturing Engineer

Accounting Search; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search in Grove City, Ohio, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead new model start-ups and drive continuous improvement of assembly methods, wiring, controls, and process documentation for quality and cost improvements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology to implement automation solutions, train maintenance staff, monitor equipment performance, and ensure ISO compliance and safe operations across all production lines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead new model start-ups and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects.
• Provide training on automated equipment, robotics, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness.
• Develop new model assembly processes with automation where practical.
• Create and maintain project schedules and ensure accurate tracking.
• Ensure smooth transition of new models from Engineering to Manufacturing.
• Review drawings, identify automation opportunities, and address quality concerns.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Automation systems

Robotics

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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 knowledgeof electrical, 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.