Manufacturing Engineer

Job title: Manufacturing Engineer

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Location: Columbus, IN 47203

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Domain: Automotive/ Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $60–$65/hr W2

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications July 05, 2026

Shift:

• First half is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Second half is Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM. (Flexible on what this looks like)

Note:

• This is a fully onsite role.
• The selected candidate will be asked if they were informed about the split shifts.
• Anyone not able to work the split shift will not be considered.

Description:

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and drive efficient, scalable production processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Client's standards and tools to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and best practices to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
• Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, including business leaders and external partners, to drive alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional and external resources to execute project deliverables on time and within scope.
• Serve as a technical leader by sharing expertise, coaching stakeholders, and strengthening overall team capability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustained process improvements.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Build strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and ensure alignment on manufacturing goals and priorities.
• Champion health, safety, and ergonomic best practices while designing efficient workstations and processes that protect employees and improve productivity.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge, drawing interpretation, and analysis-led design to develop optimized processes, equipment selection, and tooling solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, standardized process documentation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance quality and reduce cost.
• Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.

Additional Details:

• VPI - Support Launch Activity
• Must have experience with Fanuc Handling Tool or Arc Tool
• Must have understanding of GD&T and be able to interpret engineering drawings
• Schedule will be 6 months on dayshift, M-F, then 6 months on nights, M-F

Skill, Education, or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, with 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.