Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & New Equipment

TalentSource; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSource is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Indiana to drive process improvements and lead the implementation of new equipment and manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes lean initiatives, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields, experience with automation equipment, and strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience assessing, selecting and implementing industrial equipment.
• Experience leading implementation of complex manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with automation equipment preferred.
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors, peers and management.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and cost savings projects.
• Lead and support new equipment and manufacturing process design and implementation.
• Perform equipment validation and documentation.
• Develop and maintain documentation for manufacturing processes, systems, product development and other technical processes.
• Create and maintain PFMEA, Work Instructions and related documentation.
• Develop best practices to improve production rate and quality (scrap, cycle time, downtime, FPY, OEE).
• Design and maintain lean procedures for molding and stamping areas.
• Determine spare parts inventory and preventive maintenance for new equipment.
• Gather data from production lines to support decision making and prioritization.
• Support quality initiatives and develop measures to improve quality.
• Support development and review of Control Plans.
• Assist in manufacturing workflow, line layouts and floor plans.
• Document standard work and ensure adherence; monitor process parameters.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Quality policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Industrial equipment experience

Job description

TalentSource is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Indiana to drive process improvements and lead the implementation of new equipment and manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes lean initiatives, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields, experience with automation equipment, and strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical