Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Onsite Full-Time

 

Our client is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Production Designer / Manufacturing Engineer to join its growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced design professional with a strong manufacturing background who enjoys transforming concepts into production-ready designs.

 

The successful candidate will develop manufacturing drawings, create bills of materials (BOMs), routing and product structures, and maintain engineering data within the company's ERP system. This position plays a key role in supporting production, new product development, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating closely with Project Managers and the manufacturing team.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create conceptual and presentation drawings for customer review and approval.

• Develop detailed production drawings for manufacturing using AutoCAD and other CAD software.

• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), product structures, and manufacturing routings.

• Create CNC programs for production equipment.

• Support new product development from concept through manufacturing.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ERP data.

• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing and design issues while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

• Ensure all drawings and documentation meet company quality standards and customer specifications.

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing design, production engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD 2D.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Manufacturing Technology, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

Preferred

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor 3D.

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing.

• Familiarity with CNC machining and programming.

• Experience working with aluminum extrusions.

• Knowledge of mold building and woodworking processes.

• Experience with thermoforming manufacturing.

• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.

 

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation

• Profit Sharing

• Stable, full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth