Manufacturing Engineer

Tandem Engineering Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Engineering Group in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer with 2+ years in automotive or high-volume manufacturing to join our team. You will develop, implement, and optimize production processes and support station design using CAD tools.

This role works across production, quality, and engineering to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, with opportunities to lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to program launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical or Industrial preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, production operations, or engineering changes.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation, engineering drawings, and process documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by developing, implementing, and improving production processes.
• Assist in manufacturing station design, layout development, and process optimization using CAD and other engineering tools.
• Analyze engineering changes and assess impacts to manpower, tooling, materials, and facility requirements.
• Support production launch activities, including process validation and line readiness.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Monitor production and quality performance metrics and implement corrective actions where required.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions and engineering reports.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

CAD tools

Quality management systems

Engineering documentation tools

Job description

Tandem Engineering Group (Tandem) is a leading engineering and project management services company headquartered in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Our company offers engineering services to industrial, commercial, manufacturing, energy, and process engineering industries.

Our team is enthusiastic about delivering the highest-quality engineering solutions and customer service to our clients, and we are committed to creating an inspirational, diverse, and collaborative workplace environment for everyone.

At Tandem, we offer the opportunity to collaborate with our talented group of professional engineers and project managers who strive for excellence.

Join an exciting engineering community that strives to make the workplace a healthy and trusted environment by supporting employee empowerment through teamwork, innovation, and supporting local charities.

Tandem offers competitive wages based on experience and an attractive remuneration package.

Tandem is recruiting for a FULL -TIME POSITION as a MANUFACTURING/PROCESS ENGINEER with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to support our client's project in our TOLEDO, OH, LOCATION.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, production operations, or engineering changes.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation, engineering drawings, and process documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Engineering is considered an asset.
• Experience with manufacturing station design and CAD tools.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems within automotive manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting manufacturing launch activities.
• Global or cross-functional project experience is considered an asset.
• Additional language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Position Summary

The Manufacturing / Process Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through process development, station design, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and engineering, to ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and efficiency objectives within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical problem-solving capabilities, experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments, and the ability to support production and engineering activities throughout program launch and ongoing operations.

The Manufacturing/Process Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Support manufacturing operations by developing, implementing, and improving production processes.
• Assist in manufacturing station design, layout development, and process optimization using CAD and other engineering tools.
• Analyze engineering changes and assess impacts to manpower, tooling, materials, and facility requirements.
• Support production launch activities, including process validation and line readiness.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Monitor production and quality performance metrics and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support product and process audits and ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering, to resolve production issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, process documentation, and engineering reports.
• Provide technical updates and reports to leadership and project stakeholders as required.
• Support additional engineering projects and assignments as needed.

This position operates within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment and may require time on the production floor to support manufacturing operations and engineering activities.

Salary is based on experience.

This position is located near Toledo, OH, and the successful candidate must work at the site daily, Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND ACCOMMODATION

Tandem is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from all candidates. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under governmental laws and regulations.

Accommodations are available upon request for all candidates participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process.