Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
A Manufacturing Engineer position is available with Michael Page in Merrillville, Indiana, supporting a rapidly growing manufacturing team in Northwest Indiana. This role focuses on strengthening production processes, resolving equipment and line issues, and partnering across functions on engineering projects that advance new product introduction and facility CapEx.
The client is a leading manufacturer of metal formed and fabricated products, operating a heavy industrial facility to produce metal and steel components for customers.
Role Summary
- Location: Merrillville, IN (onsite)
- Employment type: Permanent
- Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
- Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
- Salary: USD 75,000 - 100,000 per year (with an 80,000-100,000 range depending on experience and interviews)
- Minimum experience: 3 years
What You’ll Do
- Improve existing manufacturing processes
- Evaluate, maintain, install, and troubleshoot equipment
- Manage engineering projects from start to finish, engaging cross-functional teams
- Participate in engineering brainstorming and strategy meetings
- Troubleshoot product lines and processes tied to material, process, and design improvements
- Work on CapEx initiatives for a growing facility
- Conduct feasibility studies, capability studies, and stack-up tolerance analysis
- Drive new product introduction (NPI) projects
Requirements
- Engineering bachelor’s degree (mechanical/manufacturing/industrial preferred)
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, with Inventor preferred
- Experience troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining production equipment
- Knowledge of NPI processes and engineering project management
- CapEx project exposure is a plus
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and apply new skill sets
Technologies
- 2D and 3D CAD software
- Inventor
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range of 80,000-100,000 depending on experience and interviews
- Monthly/Annual bonus incentive
- 6% 401k match
- 3 weeks total PTO
- BCBS medical insurance
- Dental/Vision Coverage
- Opportunity to gain exposure to detailed engineering projects, financials, CapEx, Sales, and more
Client Overview
- Leading manufacturer of various metal formed and fabricated products in Northwest Indiana
- Efficient, heavy industrial facility manufacturing metal and steel products for customers
Recruiting Details
- Consultant name: Zac Jones
- Job Reference: JN-102026-7138136