Manufacturing Engineer

TOLEDO TOOL & DIE•Toledo, OH

54d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets quality and customer requirements. This role designs and optimizes tooling, fixtures, equipment, and workflows, and provides hands-on engineering support to production. The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in new program launches, process validation, equipment installation, and continuous improvement initiatives across all TTD plants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment (stamping, welding, and assembly preferred)
Experience with lean manufacturing, process improvement, and root cause analysis / corrective action processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, process flow, and control plans
Excellent communication skills for relaying information (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, direct reports, customers and vendors/suppliers
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically.
Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines.
Must be a self-starter and have the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction.
Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
Requires strong mathematical and analytical skills
General knowledge of and competence with the efficient use of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly
Proficient keyboarding and typing skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) preferred
Working knowledge of CAD software and ERP/MRP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes, routings, and work instructions for new and existing products
Design, specify, and validate tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment to support production requirements
Lead process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and cycle time
Support new product launches, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, control plans, and run-at-rates
Analyze process capability, cycle times, and throughput to identify and implement improvement opportunities
Estimate cycle times, tooling requirements, and manufacturing costs to support quoting and capital planning
Lead equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and qualification for new and replacement machinery
Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve production, tooling, and equipment issues in real time
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Tool & Die to improve process stability and product quality
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, routings, drawings, and process specifications
Support automation and robotics integration, including weld, assembly, and material-handling processes
Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements)
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations
Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ability to take direction, coaching, and act positively to improve performance.
Assumes additional duties as assigned, which may fall outside the primary scope of the role.
Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental processes and requirements applicable to their role.
Employee is responsible for ensuring all environmental practices are in line with job scope / position. Examples include but are not limited to: proper waste disposal practices, reporting of spills, non-compliance to permit, and addressing any improper practices.