Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, increase production efficiency, reduce costs, and support new product introduction at our customer's facility in Reynoldsburg, OH. This is a direct hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys working directly with production, solving manufacturing problems, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing practical solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and work methods.
• Analyze production processes, identify bottlenecks and waste, and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce costs.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Scheduling, and IT on manufacturing improvements and product changes.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives focused on eliminating waste, reducing variation, and improving productivity.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launch activities.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Control Plans, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, FAI, SPC, CAPA, and corrective/preventive action documentation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Design and improve plant layouts, workstations, material flow, standard work, and production processes.
• Support the design and development of fixtures, tooling, and production equipment.
• Lead capital equipment and process improvement projects, including project scope, budgets, ROI analysis, equipment specifications, vendor selection, installation, and implementation.
• Analyze manufacturing data and use metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize tools such as SPC, statistical analysis, DOE, SQL, and Power BI to support data-driven decisions.
• Work with equipment and technology suppliers on specifications, quotations, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel.
• Help implement automation, digital manufacturing, and paperless manufacturing initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of CNC, robotics, press brakes, and manufacturing equipment to improve production processes.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with manufacturing process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience using structured root-cause analysis.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and translate findings into practical process improvements.
• Experience with manufacturing quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, CAPA, and corrective actions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment and interact directly with production teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%.
• Ability to work overtime, including occasional weekends or holidays, when required by production needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading Kaizen events or continuous improvement projects.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other manufacturing data/analytics tools.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects.

M-Team Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.