Manufacturing Engineer IV

Accord Technologies Inc; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer IV to lead end-to-end process development in Columbus, Indiana. The role focuses on optimizing equipment performance, driving scalable production, and delivering excellence through CI practices.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional resources, and coach teams to strengthen capabilities while supporting the VPI launch initiative. This is a W2 contract and onsite, with a split shift commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for projects, aligning with safety and quality.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and scalable production.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Cummins standards to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and best practices for consistency and excellence.
• Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive alignment and successful outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional and external resources to meet project deliverables on time and within scope.
• Serve as a technical leader by sharing expertise and coaching stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to support collaboration and sustained improvements.
• Support VPI Launch Activity.

Skills

Fanuc Tooling

GD&T

Engineering Drawings

Process Development

Tooling & Workstation Design

Problem Solving

Manufacturing Productivity

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

CI Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer IV

Location

Columbus, IN

Type

W2 Contract

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Required Skills

• Fanuc HandlingTool or Fanuc Arc Tool experience (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development and optimization.
• Experience with equipment selection, tooling solutions, and workstation design (including health, safety, and ergonomics).
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to apply manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work fully onsite and commit to a split shift schedule (6 months days, 6 months nights).

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and drive efficient, scalable production processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Cummins standards and tools to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and best practices to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
• Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, including business leaders and external partners, to drive alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional and external resources to execute project deliverables on time and within scope.
• Serve as a technical leader by sharing expertise, coaching stakeholders, and strengthening overall team capability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustained process improvements.
• Support VPI (Value Package Introduction) Launch Activity.