Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & Optimization

DwyerOmega; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DwyerOmega is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing, automation, and capital equipment initiatives at our Michigan City, IN facility. You will support Operations, Engineering, Quality and CI teams to develop and optimize electromechanical manufacturing processes and automation systems.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on electromechanical assembly experience, knowledge of automation controls, and a track record of driving productivity and process standardization.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in manufacturing engineering or automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field.
• Hands‑on experience with electromechanical assembly processes and automation systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong communication, leadership and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and labor efficiency.
• Develop scalable manufacturing processes and assembly methods for electromechanical products.
• Partner with Operations and Lean/CI teams to improve flow, reduce waste and optimize labor utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical manufacturing process, automation or controls issues.
• Create/update routings, BOMs, and process documentation; coordinate with external system integrators.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Hands‑on electromechanical work

Python / C++ scripting

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DwyerOmega is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing, automation, and capital equipment initiatives at our Michigan City, IN facility. You will support Operations, Engineering, Quality and CI teams to develop and optimize electromechanical manufacturing processes and automation systems.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on electromechanical assembly experience, knowledge of automation controls, and a track record of driving productivity and process standardization.