Manufacturing Engineer

**Duration:

** 12 Months (Possible Extension or Conversion)Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

**Job Overview:

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• We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing process development, support product launch activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in manufacturing engineering, FANUC robotics programming, GD&T, and engineering drawing interpretation.

• This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes while meeting production and business objectives.

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**Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and business requirements.

• Support VPI and manufacturing launch activities to ensure successful implementation of new products and processes.

• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance, tooling, and production efficiency.

• Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, improve quality, and lower manufacturing costs.

• Develop and standardize manufacturing methods, process documentation, and best practices.

• Interpret engineering and equipment drawings to develop manufacturing processes that meet product specifications.

• Apply GD&T principles to evaluate product designs and ensure manufacturing accuracy.

• Promote workplace safety, ergonomics, and efficient workstation design.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to achieve project deliverables.

• Provide technical guidance, share expertise, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

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**Required Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• **5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.

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• **Hands-on experience with FANUC HandlingTool or FANUC Arc Tool.

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• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to interpret engineering and manufacturing equipment drawings.

• Experience with manufacturing process development, equipment selection, tooling, and process optimization.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement, structured problem-solving, and quality improvement methodologies.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work fully onsite in Indianapolis, IN, and commit to the required rotating day and night shift schedule.

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**Work Schedule:

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The assignment requires working Monday through Friday, with the schedule transitioning after approximately six months:

• **First 6 months:

  ** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (day shift)

• **Next 6 months:

  ** 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM (night shift)

• Candidates must be willing and able to work both shifts. Availability for the split-shift schedule must be confirmed before submission.

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**Interview Process:

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• Qualified candidates will be invited to a 60-minute in-person interview.

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**Assignment Details:

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• The initial assignment is expected to last 12 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion based on business needs.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Continuous Improvement
• fanuc
• new product launch