Manufacturing Engineer

Venteon; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 1st shift Manufacturing Engineer for an automotive supplier partner in Napoleon, Ohio. The role focuses on ensuring manufacturability, implementing process improvements, and working with design teams to optimize extrusion, tooling, and automation.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 5–10 years in an automotive plant, experience with CAD, PLCs, and robotics, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of aluminum extrusion and fabrication tooling.
• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design Teams to facilitate Design for Manufacturability.
• Perform routine process analyses to assess overall process performance and drive improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Independently monitor plant KPIs and champion performance improvements with direct report groups.

Skills

Process analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

CAD systems

PLC programming

Automation tooling

Job description

1ST SHIFT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER NEEDED - NAPOLEON, OHIO

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Napoleon, Ohio needs a 1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer. Experience with Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC's and ABB & Yaskawa Robots is preferred. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design Teams to facilitate Design for Manufacturability.
• Perform routine process analyses to assess overall process performance, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing – via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams – the timely implementation & execution of process improvements
• Independently monitor plant KPIs, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing – via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams – the timely implementation & execution of performance improvements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledgeable of aluminum extrusion, buffing and fabrication tooling and equipment processes.
• Strong technical writing skills for the preparation of quote packages and specifications.
• Strong eye for detail and maintaining exacting standards.
• Effectively work with others, sound verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to provide performance standards, feedback and coaching to teammates and third-party suppliers.
• Knowledgeable of CAD systems/software for product and tool designs.
• Knowledge of fixture design, sensors, PLC and programming, poke yoke and error proofing.
• Experience with APQP, GD&T, automotive quality and appearance standards, and finishing requirements.
• Knowledgeable of raw materials, manufacturing methods and alternatives for improved performance and/or cost.
• Strong communication skills, MS Office skills, organizational and problem solving skills are required
• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience in Engineering an Automotive Manufacturing Plant is preferred