Manufacturing Engineer
confidential · Metamora, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at confidential (industrial) in Metamora, OH. In support of the Corporate WIN Strategy.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Robotics
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $87k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 60 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $87k–$105k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 60%
- ✓ Tooling 48%
- ✓ Six Sigma 40%
- New product launch 40%
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- ✓ Root cause 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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responsibilities
and other related duties as requested by the Supervisor, or Management to support operational needs.The essential functions listed are examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments, benefits, and job
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Position SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer will develop and evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing on new and existing products. in support of the Corporate WIN Strategy. Responsible for the programming / troubleshooting of CNC equipment, designing of tools, fixtures, and gauges, and determination of process parameters to achieve desired production goals and quality standards.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesDevelops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing / production principles and techniques to areas of production. Recommends product changes/ improvements to Product Engineers.Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Coordinates input that may cross multiple teams or areas; makes recommendations and implements changes.Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.Evaluates capital equipment investments and prepares cost justifications. Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Manages the overall implementations of capital equipment projects.Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs.Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepare reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects, leads and participates in project teams.Perform assigned job