Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

#### Job Description

**Title:** Manufacturing Engineer

**Comp:** Up to $80,000

**Location:** Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a direct hire Manufacturing Engineer position.

### Responsibilities:

* Develop, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes for CNC machining, grinding, robotics, assembly, foundry, and powdered metal operations
* Create, modify, and maintain CNC programs, process routers, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs
* Support CNC machining operations including programming, setup, troubleshooting, and process optimization
* Prepare CAD drawings and CAM programs using MasterCAM and other engineering software
* Perform manufacturing cost estimating and quoting while reviewing material costs and ERP data
* Provide hands-on shop floor support for machining, assembly, foundry, sintering, and production teams
* Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Customers to troubleshoot manufacturing and product quality issues
* Support robotics applications including basic troubleshooting of Fanuc robots and collaborative robots (Cobots)
* Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction, quality improvements, and increased production efficiency
* Participate on cross-functional teams supporting product development and manufacturing improvements
* Assist wherever needed throughout the facility, supporting a wide variety of engineering and production initiatives

### Required Skills (Must Have):

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline
* 2-5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
* Previous experience working with CNC machining, machine shops, or manufacturing operations
* Experience with CNC programming, setup, machining, MasterCAM, and GD\&T
* Exposure to industrial robotics (Fanuc, Cobots, or similar)
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
* Experience with or willingness to learn estimating, quoting, routing, and BOM creation
* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customers
* Hands-on mindset with the willingness to work on equipment and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor
* Flexible personality that enjoys variety and supporting multiple departments

### Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

* Fixture, jig, or tooling design experience
* AutoCAD or other CAD software experience
* Heat treating, metallurgy, foundry, or powdered metal manufacturing experience
* Lean Manufacturing or cost reduction project experience
* Experience supporting assembly operations and process improvements

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