Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Onsite at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. – Elyria, Ohio, United States. Travel expected 25%.

STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry‑leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optima®, POP®, and Tucker®. We empower engineers in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be part of our Elyria team, working on‑site to support the successful production of assigned product lines.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the entire manufacturing process/design of new parts and improve manufacturing of existing parts for key customers, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, contractual requirements, and internal initiatives.
• Conform to and/or comply with all EHS, Quality, Finance, Ethics, Governance, and regulatory laws.
• Review customer drawings and inquiries, provide cost data for quotations, and assist customers in developing optimal products.
• Design and prepare product drawings, operations sheets, process instructions, and maintain up‑to‑date revisions.
• Determine manufacturing methodology and rates, material requirements, coordinate processing with secondary operations suppliers, and enter data into the business management system.
• Establish product function and critical characteristics for customers’ applications, working with the quality team to develop control plans, FMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
• Design all necessary tooling and fixtures required for product manufacture and revise as needed to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Facilitate collaboration with all plant departments to integrate new products into the manufacturing system and improve existing products by supporting equipment, tooling, processes, tool crib, and tool room functions.
• Evaluate, recommend, justify, and provide technical expertise for new equipment acquisition and drive improvement with robotics, automation, and new technology.
• Identify methods for improving efficiency, reducing waste, reorganizing workflow, establishing product packaging and warehousing methods, and implementing Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, 8 Wastes, etc.).

You love to learn and grow, are not intimidated by innovation, and embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of automation equipment troubleshooting and project management preferred (e.g., CNC, PLC, and robotics equipment).
• Travel may be required (estimated 10%+).
• Cold forming heading and threading experience; cold forming of engineered fasteners experience; preference given for cold forming header and threader tool design.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow:
  Work within a global company with 20+ brands and pursue multiple career paths.
• Learn:
  Access a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong:
  Experience an inclusive workplace that respects diverse perspectives.
• Give Back:
  Contribute to local and global initiatives through volunteerism and sustainable practices.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at  or