Manufacturing Process Engineer
Robin Industries, Inc. · Fredericksburg, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Robin Industries, Inc. (industrial) in Fredericksburg, OH. Lead, plan and/or participate in projects to improve capabilities in production and related areas.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, APQP, Robotics, Automation, Painting / coating, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $83k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 29 process engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 28 other live process postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $83k–$115k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 59%
- Root cause 41%
- ✓ Tooling 34%
- Six Sigma 34%
- Team leadership 28%
- SPC 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for APQP, Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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Full description from Robin Industries, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential functions
- ◆Maintain existing equipment, automation and vision systems to support production needs.
- ◆Understand and make automation software adjustments and program changes to improve process (Fanuc, Epson, Keyence, etc).
- ◆Research new equipment and automation ideas to aide in capital planning.
- ◆Monitor Continuous Improvement Projects and Corrective Action projects to ensure documentation is maintained and current.
- ◆Assist with the APQP process on new product launches.
- ◆Lead, plan and/or participate in projects to improve capabilities in production and related areas.
- ◆Promote adherence to Quality System and other controlling documents and procedures in production. Recommend process changes where documentation does not describe current best practices.
- ◆Develop, revise and maintain work instructions and develop computer-oriented systems to process data; maintain records and compliance.
- ◆Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
- ◆Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- ◆Work with Quality, Engineering and Production to ensure consistent interpretation and application of methods, standards and policies.
- ◆Provide troubleshooting for manufacturing processes. Work to revise process parameters as necessary to meet or exceed cost control requirements.
- ◆Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
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Purpose
Maintain and improve equipment and processes, including automation equipment, to support a rubber and plastic manufacturing plant. Plan and coordinate new activities relating to design and development of tooling, automation of equipment and new processes. Ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Additional skills or credentials
- •Bachelor's degree with emphasis on Engineering preferred
- •Minimum 3 years' experience preferred
- •Rubber molding, adhesive coating, mold tooling and automation experience is preferred
- •CAD modeling, cost estimating, equipment/tooling knowledge and project management preferred.
- •Robot and vision system programming experience preferred
- •Lean manufacturing experience preferred
- •Technical minded
- •Assertive/self-starter required
- •Strong computer skills required
- •Strong communication skills required
- •Capable to handle multiple tasks simultaneously required
- •Teamwork and problem solving skills required.
Physical demands
- •Self-sufficient with office type work.
- •Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including steps, lifting tools, lifting boxes, etc.
- •Ability to adhere to Plant Safety requirements, including safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.