Manufacturing Engineer

Acuity Inc•Crawfordsville, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer drives manufacturing excellence through process optimization, Lean Manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, and continuous improvement. The role partners with cross-functional teams to design, improve, automate, and sustain efficient manufacturing processes while supporting production, new product introductions, and operational performance. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, practical knowledge of industrial automation and robotic systems, intermediate proficiency in SolidWorks, strong analytical skills, and a focus on improving quality, productivity, and safety in a production environment. This is a 100% onsite role and requires relocation to the work location or nearby. Travel of up to 20% may be required to support manufacturing operations, automation and robotics implementation, equipment installation, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, automation engineering, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience implementing, integrating, troubleshooting, or optimizing industrial automation and robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate SolidWorks proficiency, including interpreting and modifying 3D models, manufacturing components, tooling, or fixtures.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Experience with manufacturing process optimization, production support, Lean Cell Design, and process troubleshooting.
Familiarity with automated manufacturing equipment, robotic applications, and manufacturing process integration.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), FMEA/PFMEA, Process Control, and statistical analysis.
Experience working with cross-functional teams supporting production, quality, automation projects, and new product implementation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
Must relocate to the work location or nearby; the role is 100% onsite.

Nice To Haves

ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Lead and facilitate Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and optimize production flow.
Identify and implement industrial automation and robotics opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual operations, and enhance process reliability.
Support implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and robotic systems.
Analyze production data, identify process improvements, and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance.
Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, automated equipment, and tooling issues in collaboration with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Automation teams.
Design and optimize manufacturing cells, production layouts, tooling, and material flow to improve throughput and efficiency.
Use SolidWorks to support manufacturing layouts, tooling modifications, fixture design, and process improvement projects.
Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturability and participating in process validation activities.
Train production personnel on Lean principles, standardized work, automation processes, and manufacturing best practices.
Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, robotic applications, and industry best practices.