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Manufacturing Engineer Assembly

Hydro-Gear
Princeton, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2026
Brief Description

Hydro-Gear is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Assembly Production who will enjoy the challenge of using their skills and experience to design, build, program, and support the automated systems that assemble the many cutting-edge products and contribute to making Hydro-Gear the market-leader.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

The role of Manufacturing Engineer is one established to drive Hydro-Gear forward and the individual in this role can truly make a difference and inspire.

Job Type: Full-Time located in Princeton Kentucky

Salary

  • Commensurate with experience
  • Bi-annual bonus

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation Time (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Health & Wellness Program Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Core Responsibilities Of Our Manufacturing Engineer For Assembly

  • Conduct continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability
  • Create required controlled documents
  • Maintain standards for current processes
  • Deploying and integrating line automation improvements
  • Mechanical design
  • Electrical knowledge
  • Robot knowledge
  • PLC programming, Pneumatic systems, Fluid systems knowledge
  • Experience with presses and fasteners
  • Error proofing concepts and production processes
  • Project management
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent four-year college or technical school and 2 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience and training, or an equivalent combination of both education and experience
  • Experience with quality management systems strongly desired
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills required

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Preferred 2 years’ experience in related field
  • Experience in error-proofing concepts and basic production processes
  • Entry level knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Experience with presses and fasteners
  • Experience in project management and process control documentation skills

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