Manufacturing Engineer

Vandor Corporation•Richmond, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Vandor is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing operations by working with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing. The role focuses on improving quality and efficiency, troubleshooting production challenges, supporting new products and equipment, and helping create safer, more reliable operations. It is on-site, Monday through Friday, on first shift. Core business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the position is salary-exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, materials, and quality.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to independently manage projects and turn ideas into actionable improvements.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
Willingness to get involved, learn new things, and take ownership of challenges.
Self-starter and problem solver comfortable balancing independent project work with hands-on collaboration on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce costs, and streamline manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoot equipment and production issues and develop practical, long-term solutions.
Support new equipment installations, process development, product launches, and automation initiatives.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles and data-driven problem-solving techniques to improve performance.
Collaborate with operators, maintenance technicians, and other departments to implement improvements and share technical knowledge.
Help create safer, more efficient, and more reliable manufacturing operations.