Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Columbus, IN (Onsite)

Duration: 1+ Year (Potential for Extension)

Interview: Qualified candidates selected by the hiring manager will participate in a 60-minute in-person interview.

Work Schedule

This is a fully onsite position.

The selected candidate must be able to work a split-shift schedule:

First Half of Assignment

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Second Half of Assignment

• Monday – Friday
• 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM (flexibility available based on business needs)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Columbus, IN. This is a fully onsite position supporting manufacturing process development, production optimization, and launch activities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, FANUC robotics, and engineering drawing interpretation.

This assignment is expected to last for 1 year, with the potential for extension based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• 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 company 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 & Competencies

To be successful in this role, you should have the ability to:

• 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.
• Integrate product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''''s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting VPI (Launch Activities).
• Hands-on experience with FANUC HandlingTool or FANUC Arc Tool.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong manufacturing process development and continuous improvement experience.

Additional Information

• Assignment duration is expected to be 1 year, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.
• Candidates should ensure they possess all of the required technical skills before applying.
• Qualified candidates selected by the hiring manager will participate in a 60-minute in-person interview.