Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer 1 – Paint Operations

Job Location:
Roanoke, IN (On-site)

Pay Rate: $31 - $35 / hour on W2 only

Job Type: Contract – (12 months)

Job Description:

Work Schedule Details

Shift Rotation:
Every 4 months after training

Training: 1st or 3rd shift

Shifts:

1st: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

2nd: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

3rd: 11:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Weekends:
Work 2 out of every 3 Saturdays (Sundays possible)

Manufacturing Engineer – Paint Operations

Location:
Roanoke, IN

Schedule:
Onsite | Rotating Shifts (1st / 2nd / 3rd)

Pay Rate: $35/hour

Duration: 12 months contract on W2 with possible extensions or C2H

Overtime: ~ Upto 20 hours/week

Work Environment:
Automotive Manufacturing – Paint Shop

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will support paint operations at Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, ensuring production equipment—primarily Fanuc robotics—runs safely, efficiently, and at required quality standards. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for early-career engineers or manufacturing professionals looking to gain deep exposure to high-volume automotive production.

You’ll oversee paint process equipment, support production teams, coordinate maintenance, and ensure daily production goals and quality checks are met across rotating shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure paint process equipment and robotics operate efficiently and safely
• Oversee Fanuc robotic systems (operation and maintenance coordination—not programming)
• Monitor production performance and escalate equipment issues to maintenance
• Lead and support hourly production employees during assigned shifts
• Write daily shift reports summarizing production results, issues, and corrective actions
• Conduct quality checks and verify adherence to manufacturing and safety standards
• Review timecards and ensure accurate payroll submission for team members
• Analyze production data, time studies, and workflow to improve efficiency
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and process documentation
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to resolve issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the paint shop

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• OR High School Diploma with 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• 0–3 years of manufacturing or industrial experience
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production flow
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Exposure to robotics and automation (Fanuc experience is a plus)
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Leadership or supervisory experience on a production floor
• Familiarity with paint operations, PTED, or body/assembly processes
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment (UAW experience not required)

Why This Role?

• Hands-on exposure to end-to-end vehicle paint operations
• Opportunity to work with advanced robotic manufacturing systems
• Excellent experience for engineers looking to grow in manufacturing leadership

Thanks & Regards

Archit Sharma

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