Manufacturing Engineer

Plasticade

Elkhart, IN

Pay: $95,000-$125,000/yr

**MANUFACTURING ENGINEER**

*Elkhart, IN*

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

• Lead manufacturing capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, equipment/vendor selection, budget management, project scheduling, installation coordination, commissioning, validation, and post-installation performance review
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that improve throughput and OEE, reduce scrap and waste, improve ergonomics and operator safety, and reduce manufacturing cost
• Partner with Maintenance and Production to develop and improve Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices, including preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment standards, downtime analysis, and root-cause corrective actions
• Design and implement jigs and fixtures to streamline post-production assembly and quality control processes
• Spend up to 40% of working time on the production floor supporting equipment installations, troubleshooting, process trials, test runs, mold validation, and continuous improvement activities
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in crumb rubber and liquid binder compression molding technologies
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify and target areas for continuous improvement
• Develop a working knowledge of PLC logic to troubleshoot and enhance existing systems

**POSITION REQUIRMENTS:**

• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline, OR 7-10 years relevant experience
• Experience managing manufacturing projects, including vendor coordination, budgets, schedules, installation, and commissioning
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to spend 20–40% of working time on the production floor
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project-management skills

**PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:**

• Experience with compression molding, rubber processing, or similar manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics/compressed air, and industrial equipment
• Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methodologies
• PLC troubleshooting or programming experience
• Experience designing and implementing automated manufacturing systems
• Experience with equipment installation and field engineering
• Familiarity with material-handling systems
• Experience with 3D printing and rapid prototyping

**WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

• When in office: moderate noise levels & prolonged computer use. Frequent presence in non-climate-controlled, high-noise production & warehouse areas where appropriate PPE must be worn
• Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000

*This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.*