Located in Dayton, OH
Pay: $100,000
Job Full Description
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Direct Hire
Dayton, Ohio Area
A growing Dayton-area manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to serve as the technical leader of a small, fast-paced production operation. This is a high-impact, non-hybrid role reporting directly to the President and ideal for someone who thrives on the shop floor while driving long-term process and quality improvements.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead daily resolution of production issues across machining, welding, stamping, and assembly
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Drive root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, FMEA, SPC) and implement lasting corrective actions
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Reduce scrap, improve process capability, and champion continuous improvement initiatives
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Support automation projects from concept through vendor coordination and implementation
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Own quality systems, documentation, KPIs, audits, PPAP/FAI submissions, and customer/supplier quality communication
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Oversee quality and maintenance technicians and promote a culture of accountability and performance
What We’re Looking For:
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10+ years in manufacturing engineering or technical production support
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Strong hands-on knowledge of machining, welding, and stamping (direct experience preferred)
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Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and structured problem-solving tools
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Ability to balance floor-level troubleshooting with strategic process improvements
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred (equivalent experience considered)
Compensation & Benefits:
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$80,000–$120,000 base salary
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10–20% performance bonus
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Flexible schedule (4 or 5-day workweek options, 45+ hours typical)
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Comprehensive medical coverage starting day one
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PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan with employer match
Must reside within commuting distance of the Dayton region.
If you’re a decisive, solutions-driven manufacturing leader ready to make a measurable impact, we’d like to connect.
Springfield, OH
3158
2200 North Limestone Street
Suite 116
Springfield, OH 45503
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