Mechanical Engineer- Manufacturing

ADP, Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

December Shutdown

Job summary

Abrasive Technology in Lewis Center, OH, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer- Manufacturing to design fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids, and to drive process improvements. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to resolve manufacturing challenges and to support automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, plus proficiency with CAD tools and a strong foundation in Lean/Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, production equipment, and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support in a production environment to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and technical issues.
• Design, develop, test, and implement fixtures, tooling, and part-handling equipment.
• Maintain configuration control systems and documentation for fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Develop preventive maintenance recommendations to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain work instructions, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Train production associates on new processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process capability.
• Support automation, robotics, material handling, and equipment improvement projects.
• Research and implement new manufacturing technologies and engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple engineering projects while effectively communicating status, risks, and results.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer- Manufacturing

Lewis Center, OH, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing is responsible for designing fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids that support production operations. This role drives process improvements, automation initiatives, equipment optimization, and resolution of manufacturing challenges by partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.

• Provide hands-on engineering support in a production environment to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and technical issues.
• Design, develop, test, and implement electroplating fixtures, tooling, and part-handling equipment.
• Maintain configuration control systems and documentation for fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Develop preventive maintenance recommendations to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to investigate nonconformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions while ensuring compliance with customer approval requirements.
• Create and maintain work instructions, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Train production associates on new processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process capability.
• Support automation, robotics, material handling, and equipment improvement projects.
• Research and implement new manufacturing technologies and engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple engineering projects while effectively communicating project status, risks, and results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience designing fixtures, tooling, production equipment, and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, medical device, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with automation, robotics, machine vision, and equipment integration.
• Project management experience from concept through implementation.
• Knowledge of process validation and manufacturing best practices.
• Mechanical design, tooling, fixture development, and drafting
• Manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement
• Automation and equipment integration
• Data analysis and performance measurement
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Project and change management
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Training and development of production personnel

Abrasive Technology is a world-leading innovator in the development and manufacturing of super abrasive grinding wheels and tools with locations around the globe. Our products shape the world around us every day – providing grinding, cutting, drilling, and polishing solutions for a wide variety of industrial materials. If you are driven by excellence and seek a different way of thinking, we would love to talk about how you may fit into our culture!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance,
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability,
• Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to 3% of wages earned during the quarter, based on achievement of company performance goals
• Company matched 401k plan,
• Paid time off,
• Paid holidays, and
• Paid facility shutdown in December.

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.

Abrasive Technology maintains a substance- and drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

For aerospace-related positions, drug testing is conducted in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. These guidelines require testing for the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status."