three14 group is partnering with an established industrial equipment manufacturer in the Stow, Ohio area to identify an experienced Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations, process engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a highly hands-on engineering position focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, developing production routings, establishing accurate labor and material standards, and ensuring complex mechanical components can be manufactured efficiently and consistently.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in machining, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly, with experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing or industrial capital equipment production.
This is not a strictly desk-based engineering position. The Industrial Engineer will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor collaborating directly with machinists, welders, fabricators, assemblers, and engineering leadership.
Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for machined, welded, fabricated, and assembled components.
Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability, identifying opportunities to reduce cost, complexity, setup time, and production lead times.
Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Identify tooling, fixturing, equipment, and gauging requirements to support production.
Support new product introductions, first-article production, and engineering change implementation.
Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and improve operational performance.
ERP, Routings & Production Standards
Create and maintain manufacturing routings, bills of material (BOMs), work centers, and production standards within an ERP/MRP system.
Establish accurate setup times, cycle times, labor standards, and raw material requirements.
Conduct time studies and evaluate actual production performance against established standards.
Maintain manufacturing documentation and update routings following engineering or process changes.
Support manufacturing cost estimates, make-versus-buy evaluations, and outside processing requirements.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate nonconforming products and develop appropriate repair, rework, or disposition plans.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing throughput, reduce scrap, and eliminate unnecessary production costs.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing performance.
Shop Floor Engineering Support
Provide daily technical support to machinists, welders, fabricators, and assembly personnel.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to drawings, tooling, processes, and production methods.
Assist with equipment installations, manufacturing layout improvements, and process changes.
Train production personnel on updated manufacturing processes and work instructions.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. An associate degree with significant hands-on manufacturing experience will also be considered.
3+ years of Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering experience within a metalworking or industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting the manufacturing of complex mechanical equipment, machinery, or industrial capital equipment.
Strong understanding of machining, welding, metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, and related manufacturing processes.
Experience developing manufacturing routings, bills of material, and production labor standards.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.
Understanding of CNC machining processes and programming concepts.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and shop floor personnel.
Experience in low-volume, high-mix or engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments.
Experience manufacturing large or complex industrial machinery and capital equipment.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Experience with Epicor ERP.
Experience conducting manufacturing time studies and establishing labor standards.
Familiarity with nonconforming material disposition, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, setup reduction, and process optimization.
Experience supporting outside manufacturing processes such as heat treating, grinding, plating, and coating.
We are particularly interested in engineers who enjoy working directly with manufacturing teams and solving real-world production challenges.
Successful candidates will bring a combination of technical engineering knowledge and practical shop floor experience, with the ability to translate engineering designs into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
Experience in industrial machinery, heavy equipment, custom equipment manufacturing, or complex metalworking operations will be especially relevant.
On-site position in Stow, Ohio.
Combination of engineering office responsibilities and significant daily manufacturing floor involvement.
Regular interaction with machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly operations.
Occasional supplier or customer travel may be required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, use stairs and ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Direct-hire opportunity with an established industrial equipment manufacturer.
Hands-on engineering role with direct involvement in manufacturing operations.
Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes, production efficiency, and product quality.
Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Exposure to complex industrial machinery and custom-engineered mechanical equipment.
If you're an Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Process Engineer with hands-on experience in machining, fabrication, and industrial equipment manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.
three14 group is a specialized talent acquisition and consulting firm connecting engineering, manufacturing, and technical professionals with career opportunities across Northeast Ohio and beyond.
three14 group is an equal opportunity recruiting partner. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.