Manufacturing Engineer: Cable Assembly Scale-Up (2nd Shift)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Meritec in Painesville, Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive development, optimization, and validation of processes for scaling cable assemblies. The role is full-time and onsite on 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, with responsibilities spanning from process transfer to new fixture development and quality assurance.

You will collaborate across teams to improve efficiency, participate in SQCD reviews, and support new equipment IQ/OQ/PQ while ensuring ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field required.
• Proven ability to generate novel ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient in MS Office and SolidWorks.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, process development, and validations.
• Knowledge of cable termination, heat staking, engraving, and plastics processing equipment preferred.
• Experience with statistical quality tools such as DOE, SPC, and Gage R&R.
• Experience in equipment and automation development.
• Ability to meet ITAR requirements (US Citizenship or US Permanent Residence).

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth transfer of products from process engineering builds to production-ready status.
• Participate in SQCD meetings for all products.
• Conduct process optimization for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Develop new fixtures and automation as necessary.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and corrective actions for production parts.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ as the engineering liaison for new equipment purchases.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing workflow, space, and equipment layout.
• Design testing methods and establish sampling and quality plans in production.

Skills

MS Office

Root cause analysis

Process development

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Meritec in Painesville, Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive development, optimization, and validation of processes for scaling cable assemblies. The role is full-time and onsite on 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, with responsibilities spanning from process transfer to new fixture development and quality assurance.

You will collaborate across teams to improve efficiency, participate in SQCD reviews, and support new equipment IQ/OQ/PQ while ensuring ITAR compliance.