Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerPrivately held organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee support production and have diverse engineering responsibilities in a fast-paced injection molding facility. Daily, you will report to the President and will have the following responsibilities:Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrapComplete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtimeUtilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gaugesAssist with new product activities, documentation and project managementTroubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issuesCommunicate with operations and production associates to improve KPIs and production initiativesWork to improve current engineering designsAssist with creating work instructions and other manufacturing documentationComplete tooling troubleshooting and work with external tool shopsSupport automation improvementsInitiate cost justification on new projects and equipmentIf not immediately, in the future overseeing capital equipment projects, including monitoring timelines and budgetsOther duties directed by engineering managementThe company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 80% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of projects, handle multiple projects and changing priorities, be flexible with work requirements and have a positive attitude. Qualified individuals will have the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, work under pressure and have a strong ability to solve problems and improve processes. The company offers bonus potential, profit sharing, 401K, medical benefits, short-term and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance.Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer:A minimum of an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, ideally Mechanical Engineering, is highly preferredAt least 2-5 years of similar manufacturing and/or process engineering experienceExperience working in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression moldingStrong continuous improvement backgroundProject management of timelinesStrong mechanical aptitudeExperience improving part designs2D/3D modeling experienceMicrosoft Office, including Excel Skills preferred but NOT requiredReasons to work for this organization: Privately held company with the President on site daily Non-automotive company They have added new molding machines, a $3.5M investment Good work/life balance, averaging up to 45 hours per week and minimal weekends Not a complex product line Opportunity for growth Excellent tenure among salary staff Candidates are highly preferred to be local to the Akron, OH area. A relocation package is available for those meeting all of the required skills.