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Manufacturing Engineer

Hendrickson
Elizabethtown, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026
Position Purpose

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing and developing tools, fixtures, and processes to support existing products and new product development initiatives. These will include but are not limited to:

  • CNC programming along with tooling/fixturing development
  • Robotic/Gantry material handling cells
  • Electrical panel design
  • PLC programming
  • Plant layouts / material flow
  • Equipment manuals

Essential Functions

  • This individual must champion the engineering design process (concept, design, drawing creation, build, document), installation, MPAP, and long-term technical support of the manufacturing processes. This will include meeting quality, capability, cost and time targets.
  • This individual must be able to develop and implement capital or expense projects. This will include:
  • Researching new and established manufacturing technologies
  • Planning the capital and time needed to implement the technology
  • Writing CER (Capital Expenditure Request) proposals to be reviewed. Upon project approval, this engineer will be responsible for:
  • Procuring the necessary equipment
  • Installing it in the manufacturing plant
  • Meeting cost and time targets.
  • This individual must also participate in product and process design reviews. The position is responsible for helping to improve the quality of the product while lowering the cost to produce it.
  • This individual must provide technical assistance to the manufacturing and maintenance functions to solve chronic or complex problems.
  • Develop and implement control systems projects for tooling and equipment to achieve various project objectives while meeting cost and time targets.
  • Support standardization initiatives by specifying and purchasing similar controls equipment, components and participate in standards development.

Education And Training

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical area is required (electrical engineering preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8 years of engineering experience required.
  • CNC programming experience is a strong plus
  • Heat treat experience is a strong plus
  • Professional experience in manufacturing engineering in a automated machining environment is desirable.
  • Formal training in robotic systems and other automated systems is desirable (Fanuc preferred)
  • Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and GD&T.
  • 3D modeling experience is desirable. (PTC Creo III preferred)
  • Hands-on experience in tooling & fixturing methods is desirable.
  • Experience in procurement of manufacturing systems and equipment required.
  • Production experience is preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

, We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

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