Manufacturing Engineer

Venteon; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer for a leading automotive supplier near Napoleon, Ohio. The role focuses on problem solving, Lean/CI, and process development within a busy manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have CAD/PLC experience, knowledge of automotive quality standards, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation, bonus potential, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills for quotes and specifications.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing standards (APQP, GD&T) and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support problem solving, Lean and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Facilitate Design for Manufacturability between Manufacturing Eng. and Product Design Teams.
• Monitor plant KPIs and drive timely process improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean & CI

Strong communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems/software

PLC programming

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:

This Manufacturing Engineer will support Business Unit team members in the areas of problem solving, Lean and Continuous Improvement activities, and process development.

• 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