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Manufacturing Engineer

Camaco
Portage, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Responsible for Engineering Changes. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new and revised products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Conduct time and method studies establishing time standards for manufacturing operations.
  • Provide Industrial Engineering support to all manufacturing operations through the application of lean manufacturing / Kaizen principles.
  • Responsible for Engineering Changes.
  • Develop plant layouts, work instructions, process flow layout, set-up procedures while adhering to safety, quality and productivity procedures and policies.
  • Handle automation with robotic materials and parts.
  • Develop and management of process FMEA’s and other process documentation.
  • Troubleshooting of processes and equipment.
  • Develop, monitor and report production measurables and productivity incentive plans.
  • Refurbishing and repurposing of equipment.
  • Develop, monitor and report production measurables and productivity incentive plans.
  • Support and trouble shoot 8D / Problem resolution methods.
  • Responsible for IATF16949 documentation requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 3 plus years of work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Competencies

  • Technical Capacity
  • Thoroughness
  • Collaboration
  • Cost Estimation
  • Computer Proficiency (MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Advanced knowledge of safety requirements
  • Allen Bradley PLC programming and trouble shooting
  • AutoCad experience, blueprint reading and GD&T
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma Concepts
  • ERP experience, thorough understanding of setting up processes and BOM’s
  • Familiarity with automotive specifications
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel including customers & suppliers
  • Confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

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