Sr. Machining Engineer

Sr. Machining Engineer

Findlay, Ohio

Why is this the right opportunity, right now?

➡️ Financial Security & Growth: Enjoy a competitive salary with an annual bonus potential. A comprehensive, affordable benefits package is available on the first of the month after you start, ensuring a smooth transition and peace of mind for you and your family.

➡️ Invest in Your Expertise: Step into a role where you can become a true expert in the assigned machining area. You'll be the go-to engineering professional, showcasing your advanced CNC machining skills and shaping the future of the department.

➡️ Cutting-Edge Technology: Work in a plant that is on the forefront of innovation. With a recent $23 million investment in new machining centers, you'll be working with the latest technology in a facility that is continually growing and winning new business.

➡️ Stability & Mentorship: Join a team with a proven track record of success. You’ll be mentored by a manager with over 20 years of company experience and work alongside a peer group with an average of two decades with the company, offering unparalleled stability and institutional knowledge.

➡️ Modern Work Environment: Collaborate in recently updated office spaces designed to foster a comfortable and productive work environment.

Leading tier I automotive supplier is launching new programs and investing in their plant. They are seeking a Sr. Machining Engineer to be a machining area expert for an assigned area of the plant. Daily you will be responsible for problem solving, analyzing and optimizing machining cutting technologies. Responsibilities will include:

• Optimize the assigned machining area and be the area machining expert on troubleshooting and programming
• Manage capital equipment projects, including completing cost justifications and managing timelines and budgets
• Lead, coach and mentor engineers and production associates
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships
• Communicate with customers during site visits
• Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap
• Complete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtime
• Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gauges
• Assist with new model activities, documentation and project management
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues
• Complete required reports and monitor business metrics and KPIs
• Communicate with operations and production associates to improve throughput
• Other duties as directed by engineering management

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of their day troubleshooting equipment, including mechanical and basic electrical issues. You will be on the manufacturing floor daily communicating with the production staff and working with your team to continuously improve operations and meet production goals. This site offers the opportunity to work with cutting edge equipment and robotics. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, coaching and mentoring other engineers, communicating with hourly staff to enhance production and being creative in the continuous improvement process. Our client wants a strong problem solver and a machining expert!

The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available the first of the month after hire, short-term and long-term disability, 401K (50% up to 6%), paid holidays and vacations, tuition reimbursement, life and wellness plan and BONUS potential.

REQUIREMENTS for the Sr. Machining Engineer:

1. Minimum of an Associate’s degree with at least eight years of lead process engineering experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of lead process engineering experience

2. Experience working in machining environments with advanced working knowledge of machining processes

3. Experience with complex programming of CNC machining centers

4. Experience implementing process improvements (scrap reductions, increase efficiencies, etc.)

5. Capital equipment project management, including cost justifications and managing timelines and budgets

6. Mechanical troubleshooting skills

7. AutoCAD and/or 3D modeling for plant layout and/or fixture design

8. Willing to travel internationally when needed

9. Microsoft Office

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Automotive supplier work experience

2. Experience with horizontal machining centers

3. Electrical troubleshooting

4. Robotics and/or PLC experience

5. Mechanical hobbies and/or farming experience

Reasons to work for this organization:

➡️ Medical, dental and vision – GREAT medical perks available the first of the month after start

➡️ Stable organization in the automotive industry, adding new business

➡️ The opportunity to be a machining area expert

➡️ Diverse business mix

➡️ The opportunity to work with many aspects of engineering (project, process, launch, manufacturing, design, etc.)

➡️ Annual bonus potential

➡️ Excellent work/life balance, with limited weekends

➡️ The opportunity to travel