Manufacturing Process Engineer

Smart Work Network, LLC; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Work Network, LLC is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing / Process Engineer to join our Newcomerstown, Ohio operation. This role blends on-the-floor problem solving with project execution, as you help keep equipment running smoothly, identify improvements, and drive safe, efficient production.

You'll collaborate with production and maintenance teams, lead equipment and process initiatives, and design improvements using Siemens NX, with opportunities to work across multiple areas of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software strongly preferred.
• Experience creating models/designs and working with manufacturers to produce components is highly valued.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, machinery, or process improvement.
• Experience with PLC programming, Visual Basic, robotics, controls, or automation is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with tape machines, presses, material handling, slitting/laminating equipment, or similar manufacturing machinery is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands-on production support across manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Walk the production floor regularly to identify equipment issues, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot problems and work directly with maintenance and production personnel to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Support equipment repairs, modifications, setups, and improvements.
• Identify and lead projects designed to improve production performance, equipment capability, quality, and efficiency.
• Design and develop components, tooling, fixtures, and other improvements using Siemens NX.
• Work with manufacturing personnel and outside manufacturers to take designs from concept through implementation.
• Analyze production data and measurements to identify issues that may not be immediately apparent.
• Participate in equipment development, installation, modification, and optimization.
• Support R&D and new equipment initiatives as the company continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities.
• Work across multiple areas of the operation rather than being limited to a single engineering function.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and visitors when needed, including during shop tours or potential site visits.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related

Tools

Siemens NX

PLC programming

Visual Basic

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing / Process Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation in Newcomerstown, Ohio. This is not a traditional desk-based engineering position. The ideal candidate is an assertive, technically strong go-getter who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, solving problems, improving equipment and processes, and seeing projects through from concept to implementation.

You will work closely with production and maintenance teams to keep equipment running effectively, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop projects that make the operation safer, more efficient, and more productive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants variety, ownership, and real-world impact rather than being confined to a narrow engineering function.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily hands-on production support across manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Walk the production floor regularly to identify equipment issues, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot problems and work directly with maintenance and production personnel to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Support equipment repairs, modifications, setups, and improvements.
• Identify and lead projects designed to improve production performance, equipment capability, quality, and efficiency.
• Design and develop components, tooling, fixtures, and other improvements using Siemens NX.
• Work with manufacturing personnel and outside manufacturers to take designs from concept through implementation.
• Analyze production data and measurements to identify issues that may not be immediately apparent.
• Participate in equipment development, installation, modification, and optimization.
• Support R&D and new equipment initiatives as the company continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities.
• Work across multiple areas of the operation rather than being limited to a single engineering function.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and visitors when needed, including during shop tours or potential site visits.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software strongly preferred.
• Experience creating models/designs and working with manufacturers to produce components is highly valued.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, machinery, or process improvement.
• Experience with PLC programming, Visual Basic, robotics, controls, or automation is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with tape machines, presses, material handling, slitting/laminating equipment, or similar manufacturing machinery is helpful but not required.