Manufacturing Engineer

Hebron, KY – Onsite

Direct Hire

$85,000-$105,000

Kelly Engineering is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer for our manufacturing client in Hebron, KY. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will focus on optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality.

Key Responsibilities and Priorities:

• Promote safety culture through toolbox talks, committee participation, and positive reinforcement programs.
  

• Design and implement manufacturing processes, production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
  

• Lead projects to support continuous improvement plans.
  

• Coordinate the launch of new/revised products, set goals, train team members, and evaluate results.
  

• Design or source and justify tools, machinery, and equipment for safe manufacturing methods.
  

• Manage routes and the cost of manufactured products through the ERP system.
  

• Conduct internal time studies and validate manufacturing processes.
  

• Implement solutions to eliminate safety and quality issues.
  

• Standardize best practices across sites.
  

• Collaborate with quality assurance and maintenance personnel.
  

• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are followed.
  

• Assist in vendor and subcontractor assessments.
  

• Lead kaizen activities and participate in Gemba walks.
  

• Report to management on tasks at risk of missing deadlines.
  

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience managing routes and the cost of manufactured products through an ERP system.
  

• Demonstrated experience in the manufacturing sector.
  

• Proven experience in designing machinery or equipment that supports manufacturing methods.
  

• Examples of successful cost reduction through process improvement, equipment modification, or manufacturing method enhancements.
  

• Ability to handle a high-demand workload, integrating a new ERP system (D365) and achieving VPP certification within the first two quarters of 2025.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD, Excel, and ERP programs.
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  

• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
  

• Experience in project management.
  

• ISO experience preferred.
  

• Self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized.
  

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Strong collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
  

• If you’re ready to enhance and optimize our manufacturing processes, drive innovation, and support a high-demand workload, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence and continuous improvement.

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