Manufacturing Engineer

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Retirement Plans

Health & Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hydro-Gear is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to design, build, program, and support automated assembly systems in Princeton, KY. You will enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability while partnering with maintenance, quality, and production teams.

The role emphasizes process improvement, tooling design, and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, with opportunities to lead automation projects and drive continuous improvement across assembly operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support automated assembly systems and tooling.
• Toubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and production machinery.
• Develop and maintain process docs, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Analyze data to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and eliminate waste.
• Support new product launches and equipment installations in assembly.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Production to resolve issues.
• Manage equipment modifications, upgrades, and validation activities.
• Assist root cause analysis and corrective actions for assembly concerns.
• Support projects related to assembly automation and process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly knowledge

Troubleshooting PLC systems

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Job Category Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Engineer
• Travel 5%

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and supporting automation in a manufacturing environment? If so, then the Assembly Manufacturing Engineer position at Hydro-Gear may be the opportunity for you.

The Assembly Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, building, programming, and supporting the automated assembly systems that produce Hydro-Gear products. In this role, you will support assembly operations through process improvement, equipment optimization, tooling and fixture design, automation projects, and troubleshooting efforts that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.

* Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Job Type: Full-time located in Princeton, KY

Salary: Commensurate with experience + biannual bonus

• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, personal days for flexibility of time off
• Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Plans
• Health & Wellness Program Benefits with incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement

Core Responsibilities of our Manufacturing Engineer Assembly:

• Conduct continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability of assembly processes
• Design, build, and implement assembly tooling, fixtures, and error-proofing solutions
• Troubleshoot and support automated assembly equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and production machinery
• Develop and maintain assembly process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and eliminate waste
• Support new product launches and equipment installations within assembly operations
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to resolve process and equipment issues
• Manage assembly equipment modifications, upgrades, and validation activities
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for assembly-related concerns
• Support projects related to assembly automation and process improvements

At Hydro-Gear, we offer a collaborative environment, professional growth opportunities, and the ability to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement makes this an exciting place to thrive, lead change, and drive meaningful results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Engineering or Technology from a four-year college or university preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Experience supporting manufacturing or assembly operations in a production environment
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems and automated machinery preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Experience with AutoCAD, or similar design software preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments