Manufacturing Engineer – Lean Plastics & Process Improvement

Orbia Connectivity Solutions Dura-Line; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

USA 401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid company holidays

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Short‑ and long‑term disability leave

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dura-Line, a part of Orbia Connectivity Solutions, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Elyria, OH to support production and quality teams, driving lean initiatives and defining production processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) with 5+ years in plastics or related fields, plus DOE/FMEA/CAD experience and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams on multiple projects in a factory setting. We offer a competitive package with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering acceptable.
• 5+ years in plastics, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Application engineering experience preferred.
• FMEA experience is a plus.
• DOE and statistical analysis experience desired.
• CAD experience desired.
• Equipment specification, qualification, and automation experience required.
• Ability to lead and supervise small cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Interface with production and quality teams to provide technical support on quality, production, and efficiency initiatives.
• Support lean manufacturing through methods, workflow, and process improvements.
• Define and control production processes, including documentation, tooling, and equipment requirements.
• Design and maintain product specifications and ensure accurate BOMs and routes in the ERP system.
• Analyze test and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead quality and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Establish testing criteria for components and products to meet ISO, customer, and industry standards.
• Provide technical support for capital projects.
• Track and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with suppliers to support component quality.

Skills

FMEA

DOE

CAD

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teams

Statistical analysis

Equipment automation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dura-Line, a part of Orbia Connectivity Solutions, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Elyria, OH to support production and quality teams, driving lean initiatives and defining production processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) with 5+ years in plastics or related fields, plus DOE/FMEA/CAD experience and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams on multiple projects in a factory setting. We offer a competitive package with benefits.