Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement is responsible for analyzing, developing, and enhancing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role combines responsibilities typically found in both Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering disciplines and is integral to driving and sustaining process improvement initiatives at Ohio Gratings.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance to identify improvement opportunities, validate solutions through testing and analysis, and implement sustainable changes that align with Lean manufacturing principles.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate current manufacturing methods and equipment to identify areas of improvement.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Research, propose and lead new capital equipment installation projects trough implementation.
• Create value stream maps.
• Evaluate and update plant layouts and material flow.
• Conduct time studies and evaluate work content to establish baseline data and validate improvements.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations to support optimized processes.
• Participate in and lead problem solving efforts to identify root causes of process-related issues; implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation such as standard work, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Plan and conduct test runs or pilot trials to assess potential changes and improvements.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as throughput, downtime, scrap rate, and efficiency.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting process issues and recommending solutions.
• Act as a technical resource for continuous improvement projects and initiatives across departments.
• Embrace 5S methodology
• All other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S principles.
• Capable of conducting and analyzing time studies and process capability tests.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Able to manage a project from inception to completion.
• Effective communication skills; able to collaborate with various departments.
• Organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Hands-on approach with a strong mechanical aptitude.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with process improvement responsibilities.
• Experience working in a metal fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) is a plus.