Industrial Engineer
three14 groupJob Summary 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Required Qualifications 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 knowle…