Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Professional development and learning

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions, partnered with a Cleveland manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead troubleshooting, develop reliable processes, and drive continuous improvement on the plant floor.

The role blends hands-on engineering with long-term initiatives, requires 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, and offers a competitive salary range ($95,000–$110,000) plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• At least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience with process improvement.
• Experience leading complex problem-solving and corrective actions.
• Strong Lean, CI, and root-cause analysis knowledge.
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering projects and capital investments >$250k.
• Proficient in tooling, automation, validation, and DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and costs.
• Develop and improve production processes with Lean and data-driven methods.
• Oversee tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment development and validation.
• Lead cross-functional projects across manufacturing and quality.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturability evaluations.
• Apply SPC, MSA, and process capability analyses to improve reliability.
• Create standards, work instructions, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Identify automation opportunities and capital equipment initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Structured problem-solving

Data-driven engineering

Statistical process control

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Mentoring

Manufacturing process development

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Vision systems

Job description

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. This position may involve access to export‑controlled technical information, and applicable authorization requirements will be evaluated in accordance with U.S. law.

About the Opportunity

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Cleveland, Ohio, to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging production problems, developing reliable manufacturing processes, and leading technical improvements on the plant floor.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical resource for manufacturing operations, supporting production performance, process capability, equipment reliability, and new product introductions. The role combines hands‑on troubleshooting with longer‑term engineering initiatives, including automation, tooling development, capital equipment projects, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate complex manufacturing problems, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions that prevent recurring production interruptions
• Lead initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, equipment performance, throughput, and operating costs
• Develop and improve production processes using Lean manufacturing, structured problem‑solving, and data‑driven engineering methods
• Provide engineering oversight for the development, testing, and validation of production tooling, fixtures, automated equipment, and error‑proofing systems
• Lead cross‑functional projects involving manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations
• Support new product introductions by evaluating manufacturability, developing production processes, and validating manufacturing readiness
• Apply statistical process control, process capability analysis, measurement system analysis, and failure mode assessment to strengthen process reliability
• Develop manufacturing standards, process documentation, work instructions, and technical troubleshooting procedures
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, improved equipment capability, and manufacturing cost reduction
• Lead capital equipment initiatives, including technical evaluation, business justification, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning
• Work with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and internal technical teams to resolve process and material‑related challenges
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to manufacturing engineers, technicians, and production personnel
• Support compliance with applicable safety, quality, documentation, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• At least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including significant involvement in process improvement and technical troubleshooting
• Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing problem‑solving and corrective‑action initiatives
• Advanced understanding of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured root cause analysis
• Experience managing cross‑functional engineering projects and major capital equipment investments exceeding $250,000
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing process development, tooling, fixtures, automation, and equipment validation
• Advanced understanding of design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Proficiency interpreting GD&T, conducting tolerance analysis, and evaluating manufacturing process capability
• Experience implementing SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis, measurement system analysis (MSA), process FMEAs, and manufacturing control plans
• Familiarity with automated inspection, vision systems, mistake‑proofing methods, and production process controls
• Ability to collaborate with controls and maintenance teams on Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and basic ladder logic troubleshooting
• Strong technical documentation, project management, communication, and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with composite materials, adhesives, or other specialized manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing execution systems, including production routings, bills of materials, traceability, and shop‑floor data collection
• Experience with IFS, Tulip, or comparable manufacturing software platforms
• Knowledge of design of experiments (DOE), reliability analysis, and advanced manufacturing data analysis
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, configuration control, and export‑controlled manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting highly regulated manufacturing operations with demanding quality and documentation requirements
• Demonstrated success developing engineering talent and establishing technical standards

Compensation

The salary range for this position is expected to be between $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Additional benefits identified for this opportunity include:

• 401(k) matching
• Professional development and learning opportunities

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

FLSA Status: Exempt

Created/Revised Date: October 15, 2026

Anticipated Closing Date: October 15, 2027

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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