Manufacturing Engineer

DSJ Global; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing firm is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and systems. The role requires designing tooling and fixtures, ensuring product and process quality, and leading engineering improvements using Lean methodologies. Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This position is based in Mentor, Ohio and emphasizes continuous improvement and documentation of manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, metrology solutions.
• Ensure product and process quality.
• Evaluate workcell layouts using Lean techniques.
• Identify and eliminate waste throughout manufacturing.
• Analyze manufacturing issues for improvement projects.
• Lead the Design for Manufacturability process.
• Prepare process FMEAs and corrective action plans.
• Plan resource changes to support production.
• Develop documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Research automation technologies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Process improvement

Tooling design

Root-cause analysis

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will support an aerospace manufacturing client by designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes used to produce precision‑machined components. This role is responsible for creating part processing plans, developing tooling and fixturing, establishing quality and cost standards, and driving continuous improvement through Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, metrology solutions, and job aids to support machining, assembly, and testing operations.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing measurement methods, establishing standards, and validating manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate workcell layouts to optimize manpower utilization, workflow efficiency, and floor space using Lean techniques.
• Identify and eliminate waste throughout all stages of manufacturing.
• Analyze manufacturing issues to establish and execute high‑impact improvement projects.
• Lead the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process for new product introduction.
• Prepare and maintain process FMEAs, root‑cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Plan equipment, facility, and resource changes to support production needs.
• Support initial product builds and ensure all Manufacturing Engineering deliverables are completed on time.
• Develop accurate, complete documentation for existing and new manufacturing processes.
• Research cutting‑edge equipment, automation technologies, and testing systems to improve efficiency and scalability.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience