Manufacturing Engineer

Cincinnati, OH | Defense Manufacturing | Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Day Shift

Compensation: $70,000 – $105,000

Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established U.S.-based defense manufacturer with over 85 years of engineering and producing mission-critical military and rugged industrial systems. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a stable, growth-oriented organization that builds products used by the U.S. military in demanding operational environments. First-shift schedule, strong compensation, and full benefits included.

What You'll Do

• Design and optimize Lean manufacturing cells to maximize space, equipment, material, and personnel utilization
• Prepare and maintain detailed process layouts and related equipment documentation
• Lead manufacturing launches for new and revised products — establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating outcomes
• Develop work instructions, visual aids, and assembly documentation for production personnel
• Apply statistical analysis to drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency gains
• Interface with management, engineering, and cross-functional teams regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules
• Represent manufacturing and engineering interests on cross-functional project teams

What You'll Need

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience including process flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and Kaizen event facilitation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD/process layout tools
• Strong working knowledge of written product specifications and technical documentation
• Experience with ERP systems — SAP strongly preferred
• CNC programming experience is a plus
• Defense or military product manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple product lines simultaneously through the manufacturing process
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

Why This Role

You will work on defense systems that serve real operational missions — in a first-shift, direct-hire role with a compensation package that reflects the level of expertise required. If you want your engineering work to matter, this is where to do it.