Engineering automation and manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer
Position: Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt Department: Engineering Reports to: Director of Engineering Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio Base Salary: $78,000

Position Overview

Cleveland Controls is a growing U.S. manufacturer investing in automation, increased production capacity, and a new state-of-the-art facility. We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve operational efficiency, and support continued growth. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams while playing a key role in advancing manufacturing capabilities and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Equally important, this individual will troubleshoot production challenges, support new product introductions, and identify opportunities for process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, tools, and fixtures.
Analyze production workflows, floor space requirements, and equipment layouts to improve efficiency, reduce waste, lower costs, and maximize space utilization.
Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to production teams.
Collaborate with product design engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable.
Assist the quality department in maintaining the highest quality standards – may include testing products and recommending and testing design or process changes.
Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Evaluate and recommend new equipment, automation, and technology to improve operations.
Work with equipment vendors to specify, install, start up, modify, and help maintain new equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production problems.
Support training of operators and technicians on new processes or equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, stamping, injection molding, or other relevant technologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits & Opportunity
Company-paid health insurance, plus available FSA/HSA, EAP, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Applicable coverage begins after 90 days of employment.
Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO. Applicable coverage begins after 90 days of employment.
Company matching 401(k) retirement plan, available after six months of employment.

Additional Information
This position is performed in both office and manufacturing environments and involves regular hands-on work in production and testing areas. The employee may be exposed to noise, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and other conditions typical of a manufacturing environment. Required safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be followed when applicable.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change based on the needs of the Company.