Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization (Contract)

The Fountain Group; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to lead end-to-end process development for new product launches in a high-volume environment. You will drive optimization of processes, equipment, and automation while ensuring safety, quality, and business objectives.

You will lead cross-functional projects, support production launches, and coach teams through process improvements, with a strong emphasis on lean practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or advanced manufacturing engineering experience supporting new product launches in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with FANUC HandlingTool or ArcTool robotics.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional project leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for new product launches, ensuring safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, and tooling while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing projects, support production launches, and coach teams through process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

FANUC Robotics

GD&T

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to lead end-to-end process development for new product launches in a high-volume environment. You will drive optimization of processes, equipment, and automation while ensuring safety, quality, and business objectives.

You will lead cross-functional projects, support production launches, and coach teams through process improvements, with a strong emphasis on lean practices and continuous improvement.