Manufacturing Engineer 4

Epitec, Inc

Lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$37–$45 Per Hour
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Caterpillar Equipment, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Documentation Plan, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Capability, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Validation, Product Engineering, Product Programs, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Control, Production Support, Proofreading, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Risk, Risk Analysis, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Validation Plan
LOCATION
Lafayette, IN
POSTED
1 day ago
 Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer 4
Location:   Lafayette, IN Onsite
Job Type: 1 year long term contract, potential for extension
Expected hours per week: 40 hours
Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST M-F
Pay Range: 37-45 Per hour

Job Description:  

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for building quality into manufacturing processes and products from concept through production launch. This role focuses on proactive quality planning, risk prevention, and cross?functional collaboration to support new product introductions, new capital programs, and stable production launches in a manufacturing environment.
 
  • Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product and new capital programs, ensuring early validation planning, readiness reviews, and audit strategies
  • Develop, support, and maintain Process FMEAs (PFMEAs) to identify manufacturing risks early and drive effective mitigation actions
  • Create, review, and manage Control Plans aligned with PFMEA risks, process capability, and customer requirements
  • Serve as the quality lead on new product and capital programs, supporting design readiness, manufacturability, inspection strategies, and error?proofing efforts
  • Lead process validation activities, including capability analysis, production trials, and run?at?rate evaluations
  • Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to ensure process readiness and production stability
  • Support early production launches by monitoring quality performance, identifying emerging risks, and driving preventive actions
  • Lead structured problem?solving efforts when quality issues arise and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into quality planning documentation
  • Identify, track, and support quality metrics focused on risk prevention, launch readiness, and process robustness
Requirements: 7+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Product Engineering.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Top 3 Skills
Demonstrated experience with APQP, including PFMEAs and Control Plans.
- Strong cross-functional indirect leadership.
- Strong communicator - able to influence and engage with individuals at all levels of the business to build trusted partnerships
 
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
 Proven analytical and structured problem-solving capability.

(Desired)
 - Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or New Capital Introduction (NCI).
- Quality certifications such as ASQ-CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Experience with process capability analysis and error-proofing methods.
- Familiarity with Caterpillar manufacturing and quality systems (AQE, MESA, deviation management).

Soft Skills
(Required)
 Communication


Benefits: 40 hours paid time off, medical insurance contributions, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, disability


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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/