Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Setting/Hours: 100% in Office| Full-time
Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Cincinnati, Ohio thats expanding its Manufacturing team.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that improve quality, efficiency, and overall production performance. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to implement manufacturing strategies, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with a strong technical background, experience in precision manufacturing, and a passion for improving processes and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications to develop effective manufacturing processes.
Design, optimize, and improve manufacturing methods to increase quality, efficiency, and production throughput.
Design or source tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment to support production requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to improve product manufacturability and process capability.
Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and routing information within the ERP system.
Generate and distribute work order packets to support production operations.
Partner with other Manufacturing Engineers to maximize production efficiency and reduce cycle times.
Perform ROI and IRR analyses to support capital investments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Design fixtures and manufacturing solutions to support new product launches and production improvements.
Lead manufacturing process implementation and product integration projects.
Train and mentor production personnel on manufacturing processes, best practices, and standardized procedures.
Support troubleshooting efforts and identify opportunities for process improvements throughout manufacturing operations.
Associate degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field required;Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing work instructions, procedures, and process documentation.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with machining, welding, and large-scale mechanical assembly is preferred.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
Experience working in high-precision manufacturing environments with tight tolerances.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
English language proficiency required.
Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest to no dual citizenship in accordance with NOFORN regulations.
Hands-on manufacturing professional who enjoys solving technical and production challenges.
Detail-oriented engineer with a continuous improvement mindset.
Strong collaborator capable of working effectively across Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Self-motivated individual who takes ownership of projects from concept through implementation.
Passionate about improving manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational excellence.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | http://www.trakcincy.com/ |
About Company
trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.
Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.
Skills
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Industrial Engineeringunmatched
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)unmatched
- Investment Capitalunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
- Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
- Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Capabilityunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- United States Citizenunmatched
- Weldingunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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