Manufacturing Engineer: On-Floor Process Improvement and Quality

NSK; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive production planning and efficiency. You will implement robust manufacturing processes to meet business targets on the shop floor and work closely with maintenance to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include quality inspections, SOP development, root cause analysis, and data-driven process improvements. The role is highly hands-on (about 85% on the production floor) and requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 2–4 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of position-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works within NSK to accomplish production requirements and schedule attainment.
• Applies efficient manufacturing processes to meet business objectives.
• Provides quality inspection checks following SOPs.
• Learns and improves machine functions, operations, and set changes.
• Assists in machine maintenance and breakdown repairs with maintenance personnel.
• Develops and revises standard operating procedures.
• Performs root cause analysis of quality defects.
• Develops and implements process improvements.
• Collects data and prepares reports for assigned projects.
• Tests, evaluates, and recommends perishable materials usage for cost.
• Recommends tooling and equipment for optimum process capability.
• 85% of time on the production floor, coaching and troubleshooting.
• Assesses machine designs for safety compliance and regulations.
• Supports preventative maintenance planning.
• Monitors KPI collection and reporting.
• Manages capital budget schedules and cost control.
• Oversees Repair & Maintenance budgets and Perishable Tooling budgets.
• Collaborates on quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality inspection

Data collection

Training on floor

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SOP development

Job description

NSK in Franklin, Indiana, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive production planning and efficiency. You will implement robust manufacturing processes to meet business targets on the shop floor and work closely with maintenance to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include quality inspections, SOP development, root cause analysis, and data-driven process improvements. The role is highly hands-on (about 85% on the production floor) and requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 2–4 years of