Manufacturing Engineer Level 3

E-Solutions Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Solutions Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 to own processes, analyses, tooling, and readiness activities within approved standards.

You will lead DFM/DFA, PFMEA, control-plan development, and capital reviews, while mentoring Levels 1 and 2. Strong data analysis and continuous improvement focus drive safety, quality, and productivity gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing, industrial, process, operations engineering experience.
• Hands-on fabricated or assembled product experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned processes, analyses, documentation, tooling, readiness activities, and improvement deliverables within approved standards.
• Develop process flows, work-cell layouts, station content, standard work, visual work instructions, and training support.
• Perform time studies, labor analysis, capacity calculations, bottleneck reviews, line balancing, and productivity analysis.
• Design or coordinate tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, material presentation, handling aids, and ergonomic improvements.
• Participate in DFM/DFA reviews, PFMEA, control-plan development, pilot builds, process trials, readiness reviews, and ramp-up support.
• Analyze safety, quality, rework, scrap, downtime, labor, material-flow, and delivery data and implement controlled improvements.
• Support capital equipment justification, specifications, supplier reviews, installation, validation, and handoff.
• Maintain project plans, technical records, layouts, analyses, action logs, and benefit reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing/industrial engineering

process planning

standard work

time studies

capacity

layout

DFM/DFA

data analysis

continuous-improvement

Education

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

equivalent relevant experience may be considered

Tools

CAD software

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineer Level 3Apply: Indianapolis, IN (MEP-SOL): Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: JR108364**Scope and Decision Rights**· Own assigned processes, analyses, documentation, tooling, readiness activities, and improvement deliverables within approved standards.· Identify and escalate missing requirements, design conflicts, safety issues, schedule risk, and resource constraints early.· Recommend controlled product, tooling, layout, process, and work-instruction changes for approval.· Lead assigned DFM/DFA, process, tooling, PFMEA, readiness, root-cause, and capital reviews and mentor Levels 1 and 2. **Essential Duties and Responsibilitie**s· Develop process flows, work-cell layouts, station content, standard work, visual work instructions, and training support.· Perform time studies, labor analysis, capacity calculations, bottleneck reviews, line balancing, and productivity analysis.· Design or coordinate tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, material presentation, handling aids, and ergonomic improvements.· Participate in DFM/DFA reviews, PFMEA, control-plan development, pilot builds, process trials, readiness reviews, and ramp-up support.· Analyze safety, quality, rework, scrap, downtime, labor, material-flow, and delivery data and implement controlled improvements.· Support capital equipment justification, specifications, supplier reviews, installation, validation, and handoff.· Maintain project plans, technical records, layouts, analyses, action logs, and benefit reporting. **Working Interfaces**· Advanced Manufacturing: manufacturing strategy, production priorities, labor model, facility flow, capital priorities, and performance expectations.· Product Design & Engineering: product definition, models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, design changes, DFM/DFA feedback, and release readiness.· Automation & Electrical Systems: controls/electrical requirements, Panel Shop and Electrical Integration interfaces, automation opportunities, test needs, and equipment readiness.· Production and Fabrication: process observation, standard work, work-center layout, capacity, labor standards, tooling, training, quality feedback, and continuous improvement.· Product Management and Project Management: requirements, volume assumptions, delivery commitments, cost targets, schedule, change impacts, and product priorities.· Safety & Quality: risk assessment, ergonomics, regulatory and quality requirements, inspection points, NCR/CAPA, validation of process changes, and safe work methods.· Procurement and Supply Chain: supplier capability, component and material flow, make-versus-buy analysis, lead-time risk, kitting, packaging, and delivery performance. **Required Skills and Abilitie**s· Manufacturing/industrial engineering, process planning, standard work, time studies, capacity, layout, tooling, DFM/DFA, data analysis, and continuous-improvement capability appropriate to level.· Working fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, quality, material-flow, and ergonomic knowledge.· Strong CAD/layout, spreadsheet/data, documentation, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. **Education and Experience**· Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.· Typically 7–10 years of manufacturing, industrial, process, operations engineering, internship, co-op, or related experience.· Hands-on fabricated or assembled product experience is preferred. **Success Measures**· Assigned deliverables meet safety, quality, capacity, labor, schedule, documentation, and readiness expectations.· Production risks are raised early and issues are resolved through controlled action.· Improvements produce measurable safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, or labor benefits.· Demonstrates progression toward the next level of ownership. **Physical and Work Requirements**· Regular presence throughout manufacturing and production areas.· Prolonged computer, CAD/layout, analysis, document, and planning work.· Frequent walking, observation, measurement, trials, and interaction around industrial equipment.· Travel to suppliers, customers, other operating companies, and manufacturing sites as required.· Compliance with PPE, lockout/tagout, fall protection, electrical safety, and site requirements.