Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Compensation Range: $75,000 – $90,000

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Structure: Full-Time / Direct Hire

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A well-established, U.S.-based industrial machinery manufacturer with over 125 years of production history is adding a Manufacturing Engineer to its core engineering team. This company builds precision fabrication equipment used by industrial customers across North America and operates with a culture grounded in technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement. This is a direct-hire, full-time opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package and long-term stability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Route parts and assemblies across fabrication, machining, and assembly processes to support production and tooling projects
• Gather and analyze production, labor, and material cost data to establish and improve routing standards
• Interface directly with Engineering to resolve finish, tolerance, and design issues necessary for reliable production
• Serve as a cross-functional liaison between Engineering, Production, and Operations with a DFMA lens on all process decisions
• Investigate and root cause production issues, driving corrective actions to resolution
• Support programming requirements for the fab shop including laser/plasma/oxy cutting and press brake bend simulation
• Analyze and improve workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout using continuous improvement methodologies (OPEX)
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for manufacturing processes
• Provide manufacturing cost and scheduling input to support production decision-making

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies, or Mechanical Engineering
• Co-op experience plus 2+ years of post-degree experience in manufacturing or heavy equipment product design
• Applied knowledge of manufacturing methods, fabrication processes, and strength of materials
• Proficiency in 3D CAD — Solid Edge strongly preferred, SolidWorks accepted
• Ability to read, interpret, and create mechanical engineering drawings including GD&T tolerancing
• Strong data analysis skills using MS Excel; comfort with reporting and presentation tools
• Strong mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial aptitude with sharp attention to detail
• Effective cross-functional communication skills — written, verbal, and technical
• U.S. work authorization required; sponsorship is not available for this role

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

This is a high-ownership manufacturing engineering role inside a legacy American manufacturer where your process improvements go directly into production and your work is visible from the floor up. Backed by a full benefits suite including profit sharing, 401K match, and tuition reimbursement, this is a role built for an engineer who wants to build something that lasts.