Manufacturing Engineer

Kelly Services; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays pay

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Engineering in Columbus, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a direct-hire position. The role focuses on hands-on support and improvement of manufacturing processes, documenting and enforcing efficient procedures while advancing safety, quality, cost efficiency, and equipment reliability.

The successful candidate will contribute to Lean initiatives, SOP development, and standard work for machine and process controls within a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated lean problem-solving ability and continuous improvement implementations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing departments regarding machinery performance.
• Identify and implement manufacturing process changes to support continuous and productivity improvements.
• Review project work from maintenance, automation technicians, and external contractors.
• Perform root cause analyses to determine causes of line defects and drive improvement in line yields.
• Support Lean Manufacturing efforts, including SOPs, 5S, and standard work for machine controls.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Process drawings (P&IDs)

Job description

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a direct hire position with an industry leader experience dynamic growth in the Columbus, OH area.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for hands‑on support and improvement of manufacturing processes. This role focuses on documenting, implementing, and maintaining efficient procedures, while driving safety, quality, cost efficiency, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to all manufacturing departments regarding the quality and/or performance of machinery, tooling, fixtures and gauges

• Identifies and implements manufacturing process changes in support of the plant’s continuous improvement and productivity improvement objectives.

• Reviews project work from maintenance, automation/autoload technicians, and external contractors

• Performs root cause analyses to determine causes of line defects and engages the appropriate organization to drive improvement in line yields.

• Support and execute Lean Manufacturing efforts, i.e. develop SOP, TWI, and standard work for machine and process controls, RIE actions, 5S methodologies.

• Manage and maintain site drawings including plant layouts, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing/Process Engineer in a fast paced environment

• Demonstrated lean problem-solving ability and continuous improvement implementations

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting‑edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short‑term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.