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Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year
A bit about us:
A leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is hiring an experienced Manufacturing Engineer at its London, Ohio facility. You'll lead new model launches, drive continuous improvement on current production, and bring automation and robotics solutions to the floor. This is a hands-on role with real ownership of projects from concept through production, plus the chance to mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Why join us?
$80,000 to $95,000 salary
$10,000 retention bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Job Details
What You'll Do
New Model Launches
Develop assembly processes for medium-complexity products (roughly 10 to 15 components or 5 to 8 machines), incorporating automation and robotics where practical
Write specs for equipment, robotic cells, fixtures, jigs, and vision systems
Review new model drawings to identify automation opportunities, estimate costs, and improve manufacturability
Build and maintain project schedules and ensure a smooth handoff from Engineering to Manufacturing and Maintenance
Support senior engineers on more complex launches and automation systems
Automation & Robotics
Design, build, integrate, and commission machines, robotic work cells, and automated assembly equipment
Program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial robots, cobots, and AMRs
Develop and modify PLC, HMI, robot, and motion control programs
Run robot simulations, cycle time studies, and automation feasibility analyses
Design and implement machine vision inspection and AI-enabled manufacturing solutions
Support Industry 4.0 initiatives including IIoT, MES integration, data analytics, and digital twin applications
Continuous Improvement & Support
Monitor and report on equipment performance, robot utilization, and automation effectiveness
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and machine efficiency initiatives
Justify automation and robotics CAPEX through cost-benefit and ROI analysis
Lead automation safety risk assessments and ensure compliance with standards
Maintain engineering documentation and procedures to support ISO certification
Train maintenance technicians and junior engineers on automation, controls, and troubleshooting
Partner with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Purchasing on process and automation needs
What You Bring
4 to 7 years in Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, or Controls Engineering
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo, and motion control systems
PLC programming, HMI development, industrial networking, and controls integration experience
Hands-on experience with industrial robots (FANUC, Epson, Mitsubishi, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, or similar)
Experience specifying, commissioning, and troubleshooting automated equipment and robotic cells
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and CATIA
Familiarity with machine vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence
Knowledge of plastic welding and automated assembly processes
Proven project management skills, leading projects from concept through implementation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Robotic simulation, offline programming, or digital factory software experience
Microsoft Project or similar
Equipment installation, startup, and production launch experience
Knowledge of machine safeguarding and automation risk assessment
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