Manufacturing Process Engineer — New Product Launch

Optimas; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas in Columbus, Indiana is seeking an Engineer to lead new product launches, VAVE initiatives, and quality support. The engineer reports to the Director of Engineering and must communicate clearly with customers and internal teams to ensure successful deliveries.

Key responsibilities include managing deviations for multiple customers, supporting supplier changes, and processing engineering change notices. Strong organizational skills and a customer‑centric mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five or more years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High level of accountability and communication.
• Demonstrated experience with Health, Safety, and Quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deviation management for multiple customers, including submission of paperwork to customers and managing print relationships between customers and suppliers.
• Support the commodity team with supplier changes by ensuring all prints are correct and up to date from the customers and communicating throughout the implementation process to answer all engineering questions.
• Process engineering change notices from customers.
• Drive processes and performance towards company targets and objectives.
• Provide detailed monthly reports of project status, issues, obsolescence, deviations, costs savings and areas of optimization.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Time management

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Optimas in Columbus, Indiana is seeking an Engineer to lead new product launches, VAVE initiatives, and quality support. The engineer reports to the Director of Engineering and must communicate clearly with customers and internal teams to ensure successful deliveries.

Key responsibilities include managing deviations for multiple customers, supporting supplier changes, and processing engineering change notices. Strong organizational skills and a customer‑centric mindset are essential for success.