Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Launch & Process Excellence

Röchling Industrial; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 3+ years experience in manufacturing, particularly within the automotive sector. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and APQP processes. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k) options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, and launch readiness activities.
• Familiarity with injection molding processes and tooling.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, Production.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support launch activities for new programs and equipment installation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen methodologies

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of GD&T

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP systems

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 3+ years experience in manufacturing, particularly within the automotive sector. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and APQP processes. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k) options, and paid time off.