Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics, VPI & Process Development 3664023

Axiom Path; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path in Columbus, IN is seeking a manufacturing engineer to lead end-to-end process development for assigned projects from planning through implementation and launch, partnering with operations, product engineering, suppliers, and business leadership.

This role emphasizes VPI/NPI launches, robotics, tooling, GD&T, and continuous-improvement in a hands-on, fully onsite environment with rotating shifts. You will drive process capability, safety, and quality across manufacturing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc HandlingTool or Fanuc ArcTool.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret drawings.
• Experience supporting manufacturing launches (VPI, NPI, ramp-up).
• Strong continuous-improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety, ergonomics, standardized work principles.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, suppliers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects from planning through implementation and launch.
• Support VPI and production-launch activities while ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, safety, and quality.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing methods, equipment configurations, tooling, and work processes.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to improve equipment performance, productivity, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Utilize Fanuc HandlingTool and/or ArcTool within robotic manufacturing environments.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications.
• Lead structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement initiatives focused on quality, waste reduction, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate internal teams, technical resources, equipment providers, and external partners to deliver projects successfully.
• Provide technical leadership, share manufacturing expertise, and help strengthen engineering capability across the organization.

Skills

Process development

VPI launches

NPI launches

Robotics tooling

GD&T

Fanuc HandlingTool

Fanuc ArcTool

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Fanuc HandlingTool

Fanuc ArcTool

Job description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join a global manufacturing organization focused on delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative power and emissions solutions. This engineering team supports complex manufacturing operations where safety, quality, productivity, and disciplined process development are critical. The environment is highly collaborative and hands-on, with manufacturing engineers partnering across operations, product engineering, suppliers, and business leadership to support new product launches and continuously improve production capability.

What’s In Store For You

• Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099)
• Work model: Fully onsite in Columbus, Indiana
• 12-month assignment with potential extension based on business needs
• Opportunity to take technical ownership of manufacturing process development and launch activities
• Significant exposure to robotics, tooling, equipment optimization, VPI launch support, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives
• Rotating shift structure:
• First 6 months: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Second 6 months: Monday–Friday, approximately 3:00 PM–12:00 AM, with some flexibility around the evening schedule

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects from planning through implementation and launch.
• Support VPI and production-launch activities while ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, safety, and quality.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing methods, equipment configurations, tooling, and work processes.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to improve equipment performance, productivity, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Utilize Fanuc HandlingTool and/or ArcTool within robotic manufacturing environments.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications.
• Lead structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement initiatives focused on quality, waste reduction, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate internal teams, technical resources, equipment providers, and external partners to deliver projects successfully.
• Provide technical leadership, share manufacturing expertise, and help strengthen engineering capability across the organization.

Do You Bring Proven Success In Advanced Manufacturing Engineering And Robotic Process Development?

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc HandlingTool or Fanuc ArcTool is required.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and demonstrated ability to interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, or automation systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing launches, preferably including VPI, NPI, production ramp-up, or similar launch environments.
• Strong continuous-improvement and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety, ergonomics, process documentation, and standardized work principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decisions and provide technical leadership.
• Must be able to work fully onsite and accommodate both the required daytime and evening shift periods.