Manufacturing Engineer

Pinnacle Partners, Inc; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Partners in Shepherdsville, KY, is partnering with our client to hire a full-time Manufacturing Engineer. This hands-on role (60% on the manufacturing floor) will own an entire automated assembly line and work with automation, robotics, vision systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and MES while leading Lean initiatives and problem-solving efforts.

You will troubleshoot equipment downtime, perform time studies, develop work instructions, and support the implementation of new equipment and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience on automotive/high-volume lines.
• Experience supporting automated production lines and related equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills on manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of ergonomics and OSHA standards.
• Experience writing manufacturing work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Own one complete automated assembly line and act as the engineering champion for the line.
• Support production by troubleshooting downtime and manufacturing issues on the line.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations with production, maintenance, quality, and operations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and standard procedures.
• Drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity and safety.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Automotive manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Ergonomics & OSHA

Lean & Kaizen

Time studies

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Vision Systems

PLC hardware

MES

Job description

Pinnacle Partners i is partnering with our esteemed client in Shepherdsville, KY to hire a fulltime Manufacturing Engineer. In this position, you'll own an entire automated assembly line and have a direct impact on production performance. This is a hands-on role (60% on the manufacturing floor) working with automation, robotics, vision systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and MES while leading Lean initiatives, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing new equipment.

Duties include:

• Own one complete automotive seat assembly line (3rd row seating)
• Serve as the engineering champion for the assigned production line
• Support production by troubleshooting equipment downtime and manufacturing issues
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations involving production, maintenance, quality, and operations
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions
• Improve manufacturing processes through Lean and Kaizen activities
• Design fixtures, tooling, and production layouts using AutoCAD (Fusion 360 for 3D when needed)
• Support implementation of new equipment and process improvements
• Perform time studies and improve production efficiency
• Participate in PFMEA activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure OSHA, ergonomic, and safety compliance throughout production
• Support automated assembly systems utilizing PLCs, sensors, vision systems, barcode scanners, and MES
• Provide occasional after-hours support for major production interruptions

Required Skills (Must have):

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Automotive or high-volume assembly manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting automated production lines
• Strong troubleshooting skills on manufacturing equipment
• Basic PLC knowledge (understanding inputs/outputs and machine interaction, not programming)
• Experience with vision systems, sensors, lasers, or other error-proofing technology
• Experience writing manufacturing work instructions
• Knowledge of ergonomics and OSHA standards
• Comfortable spending approximately 60% of the day on the manufacturing floor
• Willingness to provide occasional after-hours production support

Preferred Skills (Nice to have):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering