Manufacturing Engineer (Process)

Hendrickson; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to enhance plant operations through innovative Engineering and Maintenance projects. This role involves designing and developing processes tailored to manufacturing needs, overseeing maintenance technicians, and ensuring quality standards are upheld. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with hands-on experience in tooling, CAD/CAM technologies, and PLC programming. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact product development and operational efficiency, all while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a related industry.
• Formal training in robotic systems and metal fabrication is a strong positive.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations through Engineering and Maintenance projects.
• Manage the engineering design process and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering-related field

Tools

CAD Technology

CAM Technology

PLC Programming

Robotic Systems

Job description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for supporting plant operations through completion of Engineering and Maintenance projects. Design and develop processes for manufacturing needs. Provide support for fabrication, welding, painting, and assembly departments along with their associated tooling. Supervision and oversight of the maintenance technicians on projects.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the continual improvement of process and product quality.
• Assist with improving methods and reducing costs.
• Ensure that the tools and fixtures required to support our processes are available and are in good working condition.
• Manage the engineering design process, installation, MPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing process while meeting quality, capability, cost and time targets.
• Introduce new parts and processes to support developing products.
• Manage various projects that support product development.
• Coordinate the installation of new production processes in the facility required to produce the trailer products.
• Assure that all applicable quality standards are met in the introduction of trailer products.
• Coordinate manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems under the direction of Project Engineer or Engineering Manager.
• Create mechanical designs for project work throughout the facility.
• Automate existing processes and lead CAPEX projects.
• Responsible for PLC programming and controls support for operations.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field.
• Five to eight plus years experience in manufacturing, preferably in a related industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Formal training in robotic systems, metal fabrication and arc welding is a strong positive.
• Hands-on experience in tooling, fixturing and methods is required.
• Hands-on experience with CAD and CAM technology is a strong positive.
• Experience in Controls or PLC programming is a strong positive.
• Experience in procurement of manufacturing systems and equipment relative to metal working is a strong positive.
• Production experience is a strong positive.
• Should demonstrate excellent problem solving, decision-making, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should be customer focused.

Physical Demands:

• Constant standing, walking, reaching, and balancing.
• Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Minimal sitting and crawling.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Carry up to 50 lbs. approximately 5 feet.
• Push/Pull 20-40 lbs. of force 40 feet.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work environment: Office/Administrative and Industrial/Manufacturing.
• Lighting: Adequate.
• Ventilation: Adequate.
• Temperature: Frequently in temperature-controlled environment with AC/Heat. Occasionally in non-temperature-controlled environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

• Requisition ID: 250000CS