Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer role. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest-quality products. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, they maintain excellence at every stage of their manufacturing process. Location: Cincinnati, OH

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Lead, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other process-improvement methodologies.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams, troubleshooting issues and eliminating root causes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations—to support new product introductions and implement engineering changes.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee equipment performance, support capital improvement projects, and recommend upgrades or new technologies.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity evaluations to support strategic planning.
• Serve as a mentor to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure all processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality systems.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering within an industrial or high-volume environment.
• Proven success in process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, and manufacturing optimization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership or team-lead experience preferred; strong desire to move into a leadership role.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 per year DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement into leadership roles.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to contribute to a company that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.