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Manufacturing Engineer
Your Next Opportunity in the Fremont, OH area
Do you have a background in process and project engineering? Are you ready to level up your career with a company that believes in investing in its people and its future?
Join a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing leader in the Fremont, OH area as a Manufacturing Engineer. You will be the driving force behind continuous improvement and capital projects, working in an organization that values both aggressive growth and work/life balance.
This organization is actively investing in its future! While other companies are tightening budgets, our client made a $50 million investment in the plant last year and continues to spend money on modernization and process improvements. You will be joining a stable team, replacing a retiring colleague with 18 years of tenure, and reporting to an Engineering Manager with nearly 10 years with the company. The sky's the limit for your career advancement here!
Exceptional Benefits & Career Perks
- Financial Growth: Excellent benefits package, including bonus potential, profit sharing, and 401K
- Day One Coverage: Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, starts on your first day of employment
- Stability & Tenure: No layoffs in over 20 years and excellent tenure among staff—join a committed, team-oriented culture
- Work/Life Balance: A supportive environment where your personal time is respected
- Investment: Work for an employer making million-dollar investments to ensure a state-of-the-art facility
What You'll Be Doing:
As a key member of the engineering team, you will split your time (30-50%) on the manufacturing floor, taking full ownership of process improvements and capital projects in a high-volume, process-oriented manufacturing plant. You will report to the Engineering Manager and drive results by:
- Process Optimization: Overseeing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment, and driving significant improvements in an assigned area
- Project Management: Managing the entire lifecycle for up to 2-4 projects simultaneously (continuous improvement, capital equipment, facilities, etc.), including creating project proposals and completing cost justifications
- Layout & Capacity: Developing and improving line layouts, managing line modifications, and determining process capacity for new manufacturing processes
- Collaboration & Quality: Partnering with operations and quality teams to determine Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and resolve quality and operational issues
- Technical Support: Completing mechanical troubleshooting, assisting the maintenance team, developing Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs for new equipment, and communicating with OEMs
- Data & Metrics: Monitoring production metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- CI Focus: Actively participating in Kaizen, Lean, and continuous improvement events throughout the plant to achieve and improve production and engineering goals
- Documentation: Reading technical drawings and making necessary modifications using AutoCAD
Who We're Looking For:
We are looking for an individual who is eager to take ownership, support team members, and thrive in a fast-paced environment!
Required Experience:
1. Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Technology)
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience in a similar manufacturing environment
3. Proven track record in overseeing process engineering functions (e.g., scrap reductions, efficiency improvements, line layouts)
4. Experience overseeing project engineering functions related to equipment and/or facilities
5. Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting capabilities
6. Basic project management experience, including overseeing project timelines
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Preferred Skills (But Not Required):
1. Experience in a related process-oriented manufacturing industry, such as food, beverage, chemical, consumer packaging, coatings, or refinery
2. Experience with PLCs, robotics, and/or automation
3. Budget oversight for projects
4. Lean or Six Sigma Certification
5. Experience working in 24/7/365 environments
6. Ability to update AutoCAD drawings
7. General understanding of P&ID drawings
This is a high-profile position that will partner daily with maintenance, production, and quality to drive operational excellence.