Manufacturing Production Process Engineer I
About The Position
The Manufacturing Production Process Engineer I is a hands-on engineering role focused on turning manufacturing concepts into practical production solutions. Working with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, the engineer identifies equipment and process deficiencies, develops improvements, and performs the technical work needed to implement them. The role supports projects from problem definition and concept development through testing, installation, troubleshooting, and production handoff, with direct involvement in manufacturing equipment, controls, tooling, and shop-floor teams. The position is based onsite in Byesville, Ohio. Relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship and applications from existing visa holders are not accepted. A final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
- 0 to 2 years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment, tooling, controls, and industrial safety practices.
- Ability to collect and analyze process data, identify causes of problems, and develop practical technical solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 business applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to organize priorities, coordinate resources, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to shop-floor and business audiences.
- Ability and willingness to spend significant time in the manufacturing environment supporting equipment, trials, and production needs.
- Legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located; the role is not open to visa sponsorship or existing visa holders.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, or work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, maintenance, machining, automation, or equipment installation.
- Experience with automation and machine-control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, robotics, sensors, and industrial networks.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Siemens NX, or similar 2D and 3D design software.
- Experience with CNC machine tools, assembly systems, powered industrial vehicles, tooling, and industrial support equipment.
- Experience applying lean manufacturing, value-stream mapping, standard work, 5S, PFMEA, control plans, or structured root-cause methods.
- Experience supporting equipment runoffs, capability studies, acceptance testing, or manufacturing process validation.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, document, and implement new or revised manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Analyze production workflows and develop equipment and workstation layouts that improve material flow, ergonomics, space utilization, and operating efficiency.
- Develop technical requirements and specifications for tools, fixtures, gauges, equipment, and process modifications.
- Support installation, commissioning, validation, and production handoff of new or modified equipment and processes.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process issues with Maintenance, Operations, Quality, and other engineering resources.
- Use structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis to resolve recurring production issues and verify corrective actions.
- Plan and conduct trials, tests, and data collection during process development to understand key variables and confirm process capability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, process specifications, work instructions, equipment documentation, and project records.
- Coordinate technical work performed by vendors, contractors, and service providers, monitoring safety, quality, schedule, and conformance to specifications.
- Support project managers by completing assigned technical deliverables, communicating risks and progress, and helping resolve implementation issues.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance to support plant objectives and capital projects.
- Promote safety, accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and customer support.
- Spend significant time in the manufacturing environment supporting equipment, trials, and production needs.
Benefits
- Annual bonus program.
- 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6%, plus a non-elective company contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
- Starting at 4 weeks of paid vacation.
- 15 calendar holidays.
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs.
- Onsite fitness at some locations.
- Tuition assistance.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
