Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Continuous Improvement Lead

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Grove City (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to accelerate new model start-ups and drive continuous improvement across assembly lines. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to design scalable automation, improve product quality, and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years in manufacturing, strong project management, and hands-on experience with PLC/HMI/robot programming and vision systems to advance safety and efficiency on the factory

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven project management skills.
• Analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities focused on manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through deployment and production support.
• Develop new model assembly processes with automation and robotics.
• Create and maintain project schedules and tracking.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management of automation systems.
• Generate corrective action plans for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on smart manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing process improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robot programming

HMI programming

Vision systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for new model start-ups and continuously improve current model products. The role will provide engineering support to manufacturing and will identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement new assembly methods to improve product quality and cost.

• Assist Engineering, Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing Technology projects.
• Provide training to maintenance technicians on automated equipment, robotics systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Monitor, analyze, and report equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness while initiating continuous improvement activities.
• Develop new model assembly processes for products, incorporating automation and robotic solutions where practical.
• Develop equipment, robotic cell, fixture, vision system, and jig specifications for products.
• Assist with new model process development for more complex products involving robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
• Create and maintain new model project schedules and ensure accurate project tracking.
• Ensure a smooth transition of new models from Engineering to Manufacturing.
• Design, build, integrate, and commission medium-complexity machines, robotic work cells, fixtures, and automation systems for new and existing models.
• Review new model development drawings, identify automation opportunities, develop cost estimations, improve manufacturability, and address quality concerns to ensure competitive and high-quality products.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, and automation programs for existing and new equipment.
• Create or modify all required engineering documentation, automation standards, robotics procedures, and PE-1 documentation to ensure ISO compliance and maintain certification.
• Evaluate emerging automation technologies and recommend solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Support manufacturing by leading root cause analysis, problem-solving activities, automation improvements, and machine efficiency initiatives.
• Generate schedules and implement corrective action plans for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop smart manufacturing solutions.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management activities for robotic, automation, and control systems.
• Lead robotic automation projects from concept development through deployment and production support.
• Design and implement machine vision inspection systems and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Lead automation-related safety risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate and justify capital expenditures for automation and robotics projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering.
• 4–7 years of experiencein Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge ofelectrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading projects.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on manufacturing and process improvement.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety standards.