Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location:
Pierceton, IN, US, 46562
Business Unit:
Paragon Medical Orthopedics
Posting Date:
Feb 27, 2026
Job Description:
The Manufacturing Engineer develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods. Utilizes knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set-up machines according to specifications, applying knowledge of manufacturing methods.
- Review and understand blueprints and job order for product specifications, such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions and determines sequence of operations.
- Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gages, calipers, and micrometers
- Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, tooling, and processes and offer potential solutions to the problem.
- Edit CNC programs as required to optimize processes based on established department procedures for process improvement.
- Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
- Support Control Plan (CP) development, including inspection methodology, prevention controls, detection controls, reaction plans, inspection frequency rationale, and ongoing monitoring.
- Recommend tooling and fixturing solutions.
- Complete essential documentation as required.
- Train, assist, and support employees in producing quality parts and in completing all process requirements.
- Assist engineering & other production areas as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Engineering or related field.
Experience:
- 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
KSA's:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to determine and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Analytical thinking skills.
- Strong problem solving, decision making, and process improvement skills.
- Proficient blue print reading and GD&T knowledge.
Work Environment:
- Work performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
- May be exposed to production floor environment. The noise level on the production floor can be loud.
Employee Type:
Salaried
Salary Minimum:
$75,000
Salary Maximum:
$95,000
Incentive:
No
Nearest Major Market: Warsaw
Nearest Secondary Market: South Bend