Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer / Plant Engineer – Manufacturing Systems

Join a high-impact team shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing for one of the most iconic names in adhesives. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be at the center of modernizing and optimizing a legacy operation in the Columbus area. This is your chance to lead real change and build the foundation for a facility set to double in size over the next seven years.

Why You Should Apply

Shape the engineering future of globally known products

Drive hands-on innovation with direct impact on machine performance and production efficiency

Join a tight-knit, low-turnover culture where your voice and ideas will matter from day one

Enjoy a flexible, first-shift role with minimal travel and great work-life balance

Report directly to the Director of Supply Chain with leadership over a small maintenance team

Benefit package includes company-paid medical after 30 days, bonus potential, 401(k) match, PTO, and more

Salary: $85,000-$100,000

What You’ll Be Doing

Evaluate and optimize manufacturing machinery and systems

Lead root cause analysis and equipment troubleshooting

Design improvements and lead capital investment initiatives

Collaborate with internal staff and external vendors to modernize production

Mentor a loyal maintenance team and shape a new culture of continuous improvement

About You

Be able to do the job as described

Thrive in a hands-on role with both strategic and technical responsibilities

Comfortable coaching long-tenured staff and shifting legacy mindsets

Able to design or reconfigure custom machinery with equipment partners

Strong skills in root cause analysis, lean practices, and PLC troubleshooting