Manufacturing Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineerfor a Direct-Hire job with a client in Streetsboro, OH 44241. Seeking hands-on Manufacturing Engineers to independently lead manufacturing projects, optimize assembly processes, improve production efficiency, and support manufacturing expansion. This role works closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve processes, material flow, production layouts, and overall manufacturing performance.

Salary Range: $80K–$115K. Salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Work Environment: Approximately 60% office / 40% manufacturing floor

Key Responsibilities

• Design and improve manufacturing/assembly processes, production layouts, workstations, tooling, and fixtures.
• Lead manufacturing projects independently, including process improvements, equipment implementation, and production readiness.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, A3 problem-solving, and corrective actions to improve quality, throughput, cycle times, and efficiency.
• Perform time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and bottleneck identification.
• Optimize material flow, kitting, kanban, and inventory replenishment processes.
• Support ERP integration and manufacturing workflows using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Provide hands-on production support, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and collaborate directly with shop-floor personnel.
• Support NPI, functional/burn-in testing, process validation, CAPEX projects, and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Develop standard work, work instructions, and controlled manufacturing documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Ideally 5–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience. Strong candidates with 3–4 years considered if they can independently lead projects. Hiring manager already has sufficient entry-level engineers.
• Hands-on experience in assembly/production environments, manufacturing process development, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to own and execute manufacturing engineering projects independently.
• Experience with manufacturing layout design using AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools.
• ERP system experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, process mapping, time studies, and line balancing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work directly on the manufacturing floor rather than exclusively from an office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power BI and advanced Excel skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• ISO 9001 experience.
• Experience with automation, controls, testing systems, CAPEX justification, and production expansion.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance