Manufacturing Engineer

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity with our client in Elyria, OH for a Manufacturing Engineer to work onsite in Elyria, OH.

Job Description:

• Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Located at our client's historic Elyria facility—a site known for excellence in aircraft pumping technology and custom thermal management solutions—you will drive continuous improvement around machining and manufacturing strategies and actively participate in the site-wide implementation of AS9145 (APQP).

Job Responsibilities:

• Process Development: Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities.
• Production Support & Ownership: Perform production support engineering for assigned manufacturing areas; drive root cause analysis and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve processing issues with corrective actions.
• Machining & Tooling Strategy: Identify appropriate equipment, machining strategies, tooling, and gages for machined components; define feeds, speeds, and operation parameters to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Production Routings: Create and maintain production routings, defining every operational step required to convert raw materials into finished, tested components and assemblies.
• Capital Justification: Source, test, and cost-justify tools, machinery, and equipment, including drafting capital investment justifications, implementation plans, and training materials.
• NC/CNC Programming: Create or modify NC/CNC programs as needed to manufacture hardware efficiently according to product specifications.
• AS9145 Implementation: Support the site's AS9145 implementation through active application of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Cost Estimation: Prepare component and assembly cost estimates to support financial decision-making for new business opportunities

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with a preference for precision machining or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and methods—including line flow, shop layout, assembly, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and CAD proficiency.
• Quality Methodologies: Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA for AS9145 process controls.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Direct experience in precision machining, aerospace manufacturing, or high-reliability automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with NC/CNC programming, tooling design, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Active experience implementing or working within an AS9145 framework.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Rate Range: $87K-$117K
• Location: Elyria, OH
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.