Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Engine AssemblyLocation: Lafayette, IN (Onsite)Duration: 12 Months of Contract (possibility of extension) Job Description: SummaryThis Manufacturing Engineer role offers the opportunity to drive real production impact on 3600 engine line during an important growth phase. It is ideal for engineers who thrive in hands-on manufacturing environments, enjoy collaborating across disciplines, and are motivated by continuous improvement, operational excellence, and meaningful industrial work. Job PurposeThe Manufacturing Engineer – Engine Assembly is responsible for providing day-to-day engineering support to the 3600-engine assembly line, ensuring safe, efficient, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to support increasing customer demand, drive continuous improvement, and implement engineering changes across equipment and processes.Key Contributions to the Work GroupParticipate in identifying, evaluating, and implementing enhancements to manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems.Monitor equipment and process reliability, identify problem areas, and lead or support corrective actions.Analyze Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to determine part or process impacts; initiate, coordinate, and implement approved changes.Provide engineering support across planning, development, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, processes, and facilities.Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.Typical Day / WeekCore ResponsibilitiesProvide daily engineering support for production, including guidance on: Manufacturing processesQuality and defect reductionProduction costsCompliance with safety and environmental requirementsTroubleshoot process and equipment issues impacting throughput or quality and escalate as appropriate.Collaborate on short- and long-term improvements to increase capacity, efficiency, and reliability.Team InteractionOngoing and frequent collaboration with: Manufacturing engineersAssembly techniciansLine leadershipQuality and product engineering teamsMaintenance and support functionsTeam StructurePart of a team of Process Manufacturing Engineers assigned to the 3600 Engine Assembly LineWork EnvironmentLarge-scale engine assembly manufacturing facilityHands-on, fast-paced production environment with frequent shop-floor presenceCandidate Value PropositionWhy This Role?The 3600 engine line is experiencing a significant increase in customer demand. This role plays a critical part in strengthening assembly production capabilities while ensuring continuity and excellence in daily manufacturing operations during a growth period.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering TechnologyExperience3–5+ years of engineering or technical experience in manufacturing or a related technical roleInternship experience alone does not qualifyTop 3 SkillsManufacturing or process engineering experience providing direct operational supportStrong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teamsExperience with manufacturing systems, engine or heavy equipment manufacturing, and a demonstrated ability to deliver quality results with urgencyAdditional Technical Skills & CompetenciesEngineering – Manufacturing (Working Knowledge)Assist in problem resolution and development of engineering specificationsWork with routine engineering components in a manufacturing environmentSupport installation, maintenance, and repair activitiesFollow engineering standards, policies, and best practicesEscalate unusual engineering issues to senior staffManufacturing Processes (Working Knowledge)Assess manufacturing phases, activities, and deliverablesDocument standards, policies, and best practicesFollow standard manufacturing processes during productionResearch and support integration of new manufacturing technologiesUtilize tools and documentation for process monitoring and controlCollaborative Automation (Basic Understanding)Understand concepts, features, and benefits of collaborative automationDifferentiate collaborative robots (cobots) from traditional industrial robotsIdentify key considerations and issues in collaborative automationRecognize applications such as material handling, inspection, and assembly assistanceLean Manufacturing (Basic Understanding)Understand lean principles and waste-reduction conceptsIdentify basic lean tools for observing processesRecognize benefits and risks of lean implementationCite examples of successful and unsuccessful lean initiativesProblem Solving (Basic Understanding)Apply a disciplined approach to problem identification and resolutionUse accepted procedures for root cause analysis and corrective actionUnderstand escalation and reporting processesDecision Making & Critical Thinking (Basic Understanding)Understand steps in effective decision-makingIdentify when decisions are required and communicate appropriatelyUnderstand decision-making authority within the roleRobotic Process Automation (RPA) – Required (Basic Understanding)Understand RPA concepts, features, and benefitsIdentify examples of RPA use across industriesRecognize tools and methods used to develop and deploy RPA solutionsUnderstand considerations and challenges associated with RPA