Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is hiring: Manufacturing En

Manufacturing Engineer

Hebron, KY – Onsite

Direct Hire

$85,000-$105,000

Kelly Engineering is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer for our manufacturing client in Hebron, KY. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will focus on optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality.

Key Responsibilities and Priorities:

• Promote safety culture through toolbox talks, committee participation, and positive reinforcement programs.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes, production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Lead projects to support continuous improvement plans.
• Coordinate the launch of new/revised products, set goals, train team members, and evaluate results.
• Design or source and justify tools, machinery, and equipment for safe manufacturing methods.
• Manage routes and the cost of manufactured products through the ERP system.
• Conduct internal time studies and validate manufacturing processes.
• Implement solutions to eliminate safety and quality issues.
• Standardize best practices across sites.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist in vendor and subcontractor assessments.
• Lead kaizen activities and participate in Gemba walks.
• Report to management on tasks at risk of missing deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience managing routes and the cost of manufactured products through an ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience in designing machinery or equipment that supports manufacturing methods.
• Examples of successful cost reduction through process improvement, equipment modification, or manufacturing method enhancements.
• Ability to handle a high-demand workload, integrating a new ERP system (D365) and achieving VPP certification within the first two quarters of 2025.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD, Excel, and ERP programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in project management.
• ISO experience preferred.
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
• If you're ready to enhance and optimize our manufacturing processes, drive innovation, and support a high-demand workload, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence and continuous improvement.