Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Lexington, OH

Cohesive team, advancement opportunity (without moving), excellent work/life balance, diverse business mix, air-conditioned/clean manufacturing plant and EXCELLENT BENEFITS DAY ONE of employment!

Join a team of engineers (with an average tenure of 16 years) at all levels, truly a team-oriented environment

There is room for advancement and opportunity to join other engineering groups without having to relocate

You will have a good work/life balance with flexibility to support those busy activities of your life

There are minimal weekends and after hour calls in this role

Do you want to learn more about automation? Here you will work in a highly automated work environment that is VERY CLEAN!

The company offers a diverse business mix and air conditioning on the plant floor, you won't be HOT this summer!

GREAT benefits are waiting for you and available day one of employment

Ready to take the next step? We will make this process easy for you! We are working exclusively and directly with the company to fill this position!

Fast-paced manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in their assembly department. As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Lead and will be responsible for the following tasks:

Support an assigned area of the plant related to safety, quality, continuous improvement and troubleshooting

Identify and drive continuous improvement projects based on metrics related to scrap reductions and efficiency improvements, resulting in measurable cost savings

Assist technical support with equipment issues, with a "willing to get your hands dirty" mentality

Perform mechanical troubleshooting, including pneumatics, actuators, cameras, vision systems, leak testers, motors, gears, conveyors etc.

Perform electrical troubleshooting, including sensors, robotics, etc.

Support other areas of engineering, including industrial engineering, product engineering, launch engineering and quality engineering

Support quality engineering with root cause analysis within the assigned area, including supplying information for 5WHY activity

Update FMEA and work instructions as needed

Utilize 2D and 3D modeling for creating tooling, fixtures and jigs to support production

Complete engineering documentation as needed

Oversee multiple (3-4) engineering projects at a time

Other duties as directed by management

Candidates should be able to communicate at all levels and be able to build rapport on the manufacturing floor. The qualified individual will have drive, be able to work independently and within a team, enjoy floor presence (up to 50% of their day) and be flexible with changing priorities. Additional benefits include AFFORDABLE medical, dental, vision, holiday pay, EXCELLENT 401K, paid holidays and vacation. Although no remote work is available, the company offers an excellent work/life balance and flexibility a needed!

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, mechanical related degrees are preferred

At least 1-5 years of work experience in similar manufacturing or process engineering roles; strong co-ops and/or internship experience will be considered

Experience supporting engineering functions in manufacturing environments that ideally include automation, robotics and/or PLCs

Mechanical troubleshooting skills

2D and 3D modeling experience

Formal problem solving; examples include 5WHY, fishbone diagrams, 8D, etc.

Experience with continuous improvement, including implementing process improvements (scrap reductions, increasing efficiencies, etc.)

Automotive supplier experience

Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:

Injection molding

Assembly experience

FANUC robotics

Project management, including overseeing timelines

The ability to troubleshoot PLCs

Reasons to work for this company:

Diverse business mix

Promotional opportunity in the future

Air conditioned facility; stay cool in the summer

The engineering team has an average tenure of 16 years

401K and profit sharing

Benefits are very competitive, available day one of employment and AFFORDABLECompany Description

MJ Recruiters specializes in technical and professional manufacturing recruitment. We partner with automotive and non-automotive clients to supply candidates and fill positions at all levels. Our specialty is recruiting candidates at the management level of these disciplines. We are focused regionally and have the capability to recruit nationwide for our clients. We develop clients into long term partners by understanding their culture and goals.

Whether you are a candidate or a client, a business partner or a networking source, our goal is to "raise the bar" when it comes to your impression of a professional recruitment partner. Through communication, honesty, and follow through, our goal is TO RAISE THE BAR!