Manufacturing Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve and develop production processes through data-driven analysis and hands-on collaboration, ensuring high efficiency, quality, and adaptability to customer needs.

This role acts as a technical resource for resolving day-to-day issues, leads process development with R&D and operations, designs and improves methods, and mentors technicians on design and development projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or related role.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical resource for resolving short-term production issues in collaboration with supervisors and team leaders.
• Lead and support process development for new and existing products, working closely with R&D and operations.
• Design and improve manufacturing methods by studying product requirements, modifying equipment and processes, and consulting with vendors and operators.
• Optimize workflow, space utilization, and equipment layout to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure quality by developing testing protocols, verifying product/process capabilities, and setting performance standards.
• Provide data-driven support for manufacturing decisions by analyzing production costs, schedules, and future resource needs.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for tooling and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Guide and mentor technicians during design and development projects.
• Stay current with industry trends through workshops, publications, networking, and professional associations.
• Train and support new and current employees on technical processes and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to align manufacturing capabilities with evolving customer demands.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

PLC programming

Machinery troubleshooting

System analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary:

We're seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to improve and develop production processes through data-driven analysis and hands-on collaboration. This role supports both day-to-day manufacturing and long-term innovation, ensuring high efficiency, quality, and adaptability to customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical resource for resolving short-term production issues in collaboration with supervisors and team leaders.
• Lead and support process development for new and existing products, working closely with R&D and operations.
• Design and improve manufacturing methods by studying product requirements, modifying equipment and processes, and consulting with vendors and operators.
• Optimize workflow, space utilization, and equipment layout to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure quality by developing testing protocols, verifying product/process capabilities, and setting performance standards.
• Provide data-driven support for manufacturing decisions by analyzing production costs, schedules, and future resource needs.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for tooling and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Guide and mentor technicians during design and development projects.
• Stay current with industry trends through workshops, publications, networking, and professional associations.
• Train and support new and current employees on technical processes and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to align manufacturing capabilities with evolving customer demands.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or related role.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, production machinery troubleshooting, and system analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving tools is advantageous.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.