Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization & NPI Lead

TRAK Group; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TRAK Group in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that improve quality, efficiency, and overall production performance. This hands-on role partners with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to implement manufacturing strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in precision manufacturing, a track record of problem solving, and the ability to lead

Formación

• Associate degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing work instructions, procedures, and process documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Experience in high-precision manufacturing environments with tight tolerances.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• English language proficiency required; U.S. citizenship with NOFORN compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specs to develop manufacturing processes.
• Design and optimize manufacturing methods to boost quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Design or source tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support production needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to improve manufacturability and process capability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Create and maintain BOMs and routing information within the ERP system.
• Generate and distribute work order packets to support production operations.
• Partner with other Manufacturing Engineers to maximize efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Perform ROI/IRR analyses to support capital investments and CI initiatives.
• Design fixtures and manufacturing solutions for new product launches and improvements.
• Lead manufacturing process implementation and product integration projects.
• Train and mentor production personnel on processes and standardized procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and identify opportunities for process improvements across operations.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Educación

Associate degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

ERP system

GD&T knowledge

Machining/Welding experience

Descripción del empleo

TRAK Group in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that improve quality, efficiency, and overall production performance. This hands-on role partners with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to implement manufacturing strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in precision manufacturing, a track record of problem solving, and the ability to lead