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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Creative Liquid Coatings
Nicholasville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Creative Liquid Coatings?

Here at Creative Liquid Coatings we do far more than just liquid coatings. Over the past 30 years the business has expanded to offer advanced plastic injection molding capability with 40 machines ranging in size from 100 ton to 3600 ton at our HQ facilities. In addition to plastics molding we offer world class automated paint finishing capability. Our versatile paint lines can handle parts that are very small and all the way up to 10 feet long. We process an array of performance materials from commodity grades to custom blends and engineered thermoplastic resins.


The Manufacturing Engineer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks;


  • Implement production process with continuous improvement.
  • Create documentation for production support and data collection.
  • Create and update process control plans and PFMEA’s.
  • Develop training programs for production team leaders, technicians and operators.
  • Select vendors for equipment and production materials.
  • Develop and issue criteria to vendors for items supplied.
  • Determine stock items and quantities for equipment spare parts and production materials.
  • Define preventative maintenance items and schedules for equipment.
  • Initiate work orders for equipment problems.
  • Maintain plant layout in AutoCAD.
  • Responsible for environmental, health and safety issues in the manufacturing area.
  • Participate in the planning of personnel safety and protection activities consistent with OSHA/IOSHA and regulatory agency standards and guidelines and ensure all reporting associates are trained and comply.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and statues and other governmental regulations which are directly applicable to the company.
  • Establish area goals to support production and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop, document and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, production and quality.
  • Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe associates to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Coordinate safety efforts with the Safety Administrator.
  • Keep abreast of materials related to the companies needs, through trade publications, papers, seminars and classes
  • Support TS16949 Initiatives.


QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Must be able to work in both individual and team environments.
  • Must be self motivated and goal driven...proactive and works for results.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment.
  • Must have a positive attitude and hard work ethic.

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