Manufacturing Engineer Job Akron area,Ohio USA,Engineering

Privately held organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee support production and have diverse engineering responsibilities in a fast‑paced injection molding facility. Daily, you will report to the President and will have the following responsibilities:

Support production lines while increasing efficiencies and decreasing scrap
Complete projects related to root cause analysis and troubleshooting downtime
Utilize 2D and 3D modeling to improve line layouts and design fixtures and gauges
Assist with new product activities, documentation and project management
Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues
Communicate with operations and production associates to improve KPIs and production initiatives
Work to improve current engineering designs
Assist with creating work instructions and other manufacturing documentation
Complete tooling troubleshooting and work with external tool shops
Initiate cost justification on new projects and equipment
If not immediately, in the future overseeing capital equipment projects, including monitoring timelines and budgets
Other duties directed by engineering management

The company is seeking a candidate who enjoys spending up to 80% of their day on the manufacturing floor. Candidates should be able to take ownership of projects, handle multiple projects and changing priorities, be flexible with work requirements and have a positive attitude. Qualified individuals will have the ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, work under pressure and have a strong ability to solve problems and improve processes.

The company offers bonus potential, profit sharing, 401K, medical benefits, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and life insurance.

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing Engineer:

1. A minimum of an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, ideally Mechanical Engineering, is highly preferred

2. At least 2-5 years of similar manufacturing and/or process engineering experience

3. Experience working in plastic or rubber injection, blow or compression molding

5. Project management of timelines

6. Strong mechanical aptitude

8. 2D/3D modeling experience

9. Microsoft Office, including Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. PLCs and automation
3. Budget management

Reasons to work for this organization:

Privately held company with the President on site daily
They have added new molding machines, a $3.5M investment
Good work/life balance, averaging up to 45 hours per week and minimal weekends

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