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Manufacturing Engineer V

By / September 1, 2026

• Type: Contract
• Job #106532

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer V

Location: Columbus, IN

Job Type: W2

Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Onsite

Pay Range: $60 to $70 an hour

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Schedule: Split Shift Required (Candidate must be able to work both schedules)

First 6 Months: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Second 6 Months: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-12:00 AM (flexibility available)

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing process development and launch activities for new production programs. This role will be responsible for driving end-to-end manufacturing readiness, optimizing production processes, supporting equipment implementation, and ensuring successful product launches while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with manufacturing process development, robotics, GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development and implementation for new product launches and production programs.
• Support VPI (Product Introduction) launch activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness and smooth production ramp-up.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and best practices.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to improve equipment utilization, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and external vendors to achieve project milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.
• Design and improve workstation layouts, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes with a focus on safety and ergonomics.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to execute project deliverables on time and within scope.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement solutions to reduce waste, improve quality, and lower operational costs.
• Provide technical guidance and manufacturing expertise to stakeholders and project teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements to develop robust manufacturing processes and tooling solutions.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and production startup activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience supporting new product launches, production start-ups, or VPI activities.
• Experience with Fanuc HandlingTool or Fanuc Arc Tool programming and support.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, tooling, and production equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotic automation systems and manufacturing equipment integration.
• Background in process optimization, ergonomics, and production line design.
• Experience implementing standardized work, process documentation, and manufacturing best practices.
• Familiarity with quality systems and root cause analysis tools.

Additional Information

• This is a fully onsite position.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work both day and night shifts as outlined above.
• Candidates unable to accommodate the split-shift schedule will not be considered.
• Assignment is expected to last 12 months with potential for extension based on business needs.

Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, paid holidays, medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan

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