Manufacturing Engineer - 1st

Company: Kable Workforce Solutions
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Lebanon, OH Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hire Job Brief Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for our client. This job is responsible for coordinating and improving manufacturing processes, introducing new tooling and equipment, developing cost estimates, supporting production troubleshooting, and ensuring safe and efficient operations across manufacturing activities. What’s a Typical Day Like? Coordinate the introduction of processes, tooling, fixtures, gages and changes in manufacturing under general direction of Senior Manufacturing Engineer or Assistant Engineering Manager. Includes creation and improvement of processes, and procedures such as: Manufacturing Engineering Change Notice (MECN), Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Cost Estimate Requests (CER), Manufacturing Instructions (MI) and Capital Requests, under the direction of Senior manufacturing Engineer or Assistant Engineering Manager. Develop manufacturing cost estimates and supporting data for new or improvements to existing processes. This includes establishing operation sequences, estimating standard labor hours, packaging and other supplies required to manufacture the product. Train team members on new or improved processes as needed. Ensure the safety (including ergonomics) of the equipment/processes to prevent injury or illness; such as start-up safety walk through prior to mass production. Serves as a liaison between Quality, Manufacturing, and Maintenance departments, etc., as well as outside suppliers. Participates in improvement activities (QRC or Kaizen) as well as value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) efforts. Demonstrate the ability to schedule, evaluate and justify budget within the scope of assigned projects. Stay up to date on new technology within the Engineering field to provide improvement of new or existing products or processes. Provide ongoing trouble shooting support as required to improve or maintain production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product. Problem solve production issues with manufacturing, maintenance or quality in assigned area. Create and Evaluate drawings, MI’s, specs and other documents with approval of Engineering Management. Computer aided design (CAD) proficiency; AutoCad preferred. Working knowledge of PLC & CNC programming. Work with engineering management to obtain guidance on projects, programs, and priorities. Work with all levels of company Manufacturing Ohio, Inc. team members and outside personnel to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined. What Are the Requirements of the Job? Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university; 1-3 years for level 1ME, 3-5 years for level 2ME The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud. Hearing protection will be provided in required areas. Safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes must be worn in all areas while on manufacturing floor. Team member may be required to wear additional safety equipment in other areas, which may require medical certification. Ability to work in fast-paced environment. Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination. Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time. How to Apply And Next Steps? Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day. About Kable Workforce Solutions For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership. We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward. Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

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