Manufacturing Process Engineer: Optimize Routing & Scheduling

Aerodyn Engineering; Sterling Heights (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Employer-paid health plans

Employer-paid short-term disability, 1

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid AD&D

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Aerodyn Engineering in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design efficient routers, estimate times, select machines, and write actionable work instructions for the shop floor. You’ll help plan smarter, quote sharper, and keep production moving by resolving scheduling conflicts and supporting CNC programmers.

You’ll review historical quotes, drive continuous improvement, mentor shop-floor teams, and ensure data-driven, profitable routing across the full job lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proficient, high-quality, cost-effective job routers with accurate time estimations, machine selections, and detailed work instructions.
• Review historical quotes for similar parts and their variations to ensure profitable routing and accurate quoting.
• Support project engineers by providing technical input during kick-off meetings and throughout the project.
• Assist the manufacturing team in resolving scheduling and priority conflicts at machining centers and communicate changes.
• Assist CNC Programmers with tooling purchases for released job routers as needed.
• Create, document, and implement continuous improvement procedures to support growth within the department.
• Mentor and motivate the shop floor team to maintain a positive working culture.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for proficient, high-quality, cost-effective job routers — including accurate time estimations, machine selections, and detailed work instructions.
• Review historical quotes for similar/exact parts and their variations, reviewing profitability for accurate quoting/routing practices.
• Support project engineers by participating in project kick-off meetings as needed, ensuring technical support is provided to the team.
• Assist the manufacturing team in resolving scheduling and priority conflicts at machining centers, communicating all changes to supporting personnel.
• Assist CNC Programmers with tooling purchases for all released job routers, as necessary.
• Review and ensure quote data is processed timely by customer due dates, allowing time for management review.
• Create, document, develop, and implement continuous improvement procedures/initiatives to support successful growth within the manufacturing department.
• Mentor and motivate a positive shop floor culture at all times.

Skills

Router development

Time estimation

Machine selection

Work instructions

CNC support

Scheduling help

Continuous improvement

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Aerodyn Engineering in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design efficient routers, estimate times, select machines, and write actionable work instructions for the shop floor. You’ll help plan smarter, quote sharper, and keep production moving by resolving scheduling conflicts and supporting CNC programmers.

You’ll review historical quotes, drive continuous improvement, mentor shop-floor teams, and ensure data-driven, profitable routing across the full job lifecycle.