Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Kent, OH, 44240

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality.
• Spearhead improvements to the Pelletizer rotor grinding process by evaluating grinding programs for Haas, Schneeberger‑Corvus, and Drake CNC machines to optimize tool paths, identify and implement the best tools, and develop pallet loader/unloader systems for grinding processes.
• Lead automation initiatives in the sifter deck manufacturing process and rotor damage inspection by demonstrating an understanding of the wood‑based sifter deck assembly process and the ability to program collaborative robots (cobots) for assembly.
• Develop an inspection tool utilizing cameras and proximity sensors to assess rotor damage and generate reports.
• Create manufacturing and inspection fixtures for bearing cartridge assembly, sifter deck assembly, cyclone assemblies, pelletizing cutting chambers, and polymer extrusion gear pumps and screen changers to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Analyze daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reported by production teams, identify trends, and report findings to management.
• Drive improvements in production KPIs by addressing safety issues, defects, and rework.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions for production and customer‑facing teams, utilizing Dozuki/MS Office to digitize and format these documents for easy access.
• Provide support for equipment maintenance and OEM maintenance schedules to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Recommend critical parts for inventory.
• Support new product launches to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
• Be responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency of the fully automated robotic disk grinding cell and minimizing downtime.
• Domestic travel required up to 25%.

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience in manufacturing engineering.
• 5 years of experience in: 2D/3D drawings engineering design software (Solidworks or Auto Cad) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• 3 years of experience in:
  Engineering modeling software such as Creo 7.0 and Catia V5, Lean Manufacturing using Green Belt processes, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• 2 years of experience in: CAD/CAM software, Robots/cobots in manufacturing, and Developing Digital Standard Work.

$/year

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability; company‑paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence;

paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company‑paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.