Manufacturing Engineer V at Pacer Group Columbus

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer V

Location:

Columbus, Indiana 47201

Duration: 12 months

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading end-to-end manufacturing process development and launch activities for assigned projects at Cummins Emission Solutions in Columbus, Indiana. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and workstation layouts to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing engineering experience, proficiency with FANUC Handling Tool or Arc Tool, and a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering drawing interpretation.

• Lead manufacturing process development and VPI (Value Package Introduction) launch activities, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and business objectives.
• Optimize manufacturing equipment, tooling, workstations, and production processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques to reduce waste, improve quality, and lower production costs.
• Develop and standardize manufacturing methods, process documentation, and best practices to ensure consistent operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and product specifications to develop effective manufacturing processes and tooling solutions.
• Support equipment selection, process design, and manufacturing readiness for new product launches.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, external partners, and technical resources to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Promote health, safety, and ergonomic best practices in manufacturing processes and workstation design.
• Provide technical leadership, share expertise, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with FANUC Handling Tool or Arc Tool required.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with manufacturing process development, equipment integration, tooling, and product launch activities.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, structured problem-solving, process standardization, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work onsite and commit to the required rotating day and night shift schedule.