Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation & Throughput

Dauch; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Minerva, OH team. You will implement manufacturing techniques, tooling, and machinery to maximize throughput and ensure manufacturing readiness across programs.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, proposing purchases, analyzing costs, training operators, and developing policies to maintain process integrity. Experience with lean methods and CAD tools is essential; join a growing automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design and analysis of manufacturing processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing equipment purchase proposals by studying manufacturing plans and commitments; evaluating manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Recommend new manufacturing equipment by identifying vendors and operating equipment, evaluating equipment capabilities and service history; evaluating vendor service and support.
• Complete equipment cost projections by analyzing investment, return, and savings.
• Monitor equipment installations by advising crews.
• Meet production requirements by designing equipment modifications as needed.
• Prepare equipment operators by conducting training; providing reference and support resources.
• Maintain process integrity by developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines.
• Maintain equipment records by filing documents; updating equipment database.
• Protect organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Minerva, OH team. You will implement manufacturing techniques, tooling, and machinery to maximize throughput and ensure manufacturing readiness across programs.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, proposing purchases, analyzing costs, training operators, and developing policies to maintain process integrity. Experience with lean methods and CAD tools is essential; join a growing automotive supplier.