Manufacturing Engineer
Cincinnati, OH | Defense Manufacturing | Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Day Shift
Compensation: $70,000 – $105,000
Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established U.S.-based defense manufacturer with over 85 years of engineering and producing mission-critical military and rugged industrial systems. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a stable, growth-oriented organization that builds products used by the U.S. military in demanding operational environments. First-shift schedule, strong compensation, and full benefits included.
What You'll Do
- Design and optimize Lean manufacturing cells to maximize space, equipment, material, and personnel utilization
- Prepare and maintain detailed process layouts and related equipment documentation
- Lead manufacturing launches for new and revised products — establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating outcomes
- Develop work instructions, visual aids, and assembly documentation for production personnel
- Apply statistical analysis to drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency gains
- Interface with management, engineering, and cross-functional teams regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules
- Represent manufacturing and engineering interests on cross-functional project teams
What You'll Need
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience including process flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment
- Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and Kaizen event facilitation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD/process layout tools
- Strong working knowledge of written product specifications and technical documentation
- Experience with ERP systems — SAP strongly preferred
- CNC programming experience is a plus
- Defense or military product manufacturing experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple product lines simultaneously through the manufacturing process
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
Why This Role
You will work on defense systems that serve real operational missions — in a first-shift, direct-hire role with a compensation package that reflects the level of expertise required. If you want your engineering work to matter, this is where to do it.