Senior Manufacturing Engineer – FANUC Robotics & Production Launch

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join a global leader in power technology and advanced manufacturing, recognized for developing innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance. This organization brings together engineering, manufacturing, and operations professionals to deliver sophisticated industrial products through continuous innovation and operational excellence.

The manufacturing engineering team is focused on advancing production capabilities, introducing new products, and improving automated manufacturing processes. This opportunity offers an experienced engineer the chance to lead manufacturing process development, support critical production launches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance, quality, and productivity.

What's In Store For You

• Location: Columbus, Indiana – 100% onsite.

• Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).

• Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential for extension based on business needs.

• Schedule: Rotating six-month shift assignments:

  • First 6 months: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

  • Second 6 months: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM, with some scheduling flexibility.

• Project Exposure: Support new product introduction and manufacturing launch activities involving robotic automation and production process development.

• Technical Leadership: Contribute engineering expertise, influence manufacturing decisions, and support cross-functional process improvements.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead manufacturing process development and production launch activities, ensuring new and existing processes meet safety, quality, efficiency, and operational requirements.

• Support new product introduction initiatives by developing manufacturing methods, validating equipment readiness, and coordinating production implementation.

• Apply hands-on expertise with FANUC HandlingTool or ArcTool to support robotic manufacturing applications, equipment optimization, and production troubleshooting.

• Interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and product specifications to establish effective manufacturing processes.

• Develop and optimize production layouts, tooling, equipment configurations, and manufacturing workflows to improve throughput and operational performance.

• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify manufacturing constraints, resolve technical challenges, and support successful launches.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving cycle times, strengthening process reliability, and minimizing manufacturing defects.

• Establish standardized manufacturing procedures, process documentation, and best practices to support consistent production execution.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure manufacturing project milestones and deliverables are achieved.

• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams, promoting structured problem-solving and sustainable manufacturing improvements.

Requirements

Do You Bring Proven Success in Manufacturing Process Engineering, FANUC Robotics, and Production Launches?

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including manufacturing process development, equipment integration, or production optimization.

• Hands-on experience with FANUC HandlingTool or ArcTool, supporting industrial robotic applications in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation, with the ability to translate technical specifications into manufacturing processes.

• Experience supporting production launches, new product introductions, manufacturing readiness, or equipment implementation.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, workstations, and equipment configurations.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety, ergonomics, quality standards, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, analyzing production issues, and implementing corrective actions.

• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and technical problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to lead manufacturing initiatives, coordinate project deliverables, and influence stakeholders.

• Willingness and ability to work fully onsite in Columbus, Indiana, including the required six-month day/evening shift rotation.