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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

SMC Corporation of America

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Location
Noblesville, IN
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership in process engineering and guides junior engineers. The role leads the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes, oversees engineering projects, and collaborates with production, quality control, R&D, and other engineering teams. It also supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manufacturing Process KnowledgeProcess OptimizationQuality AssuranceProject ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipRelevant Software ToolsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEnglishCustomer Relations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering5 Years Manufacturing Engineer Experience

Full job description

PURPOSE

The purpose of a Lead Manufacturing Engineer is to design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes within the organization. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and safety of production processes. A process engineer will oversee the entire lifecycle of manufacturing processes, from design and implementation to optimization and troubleshooting. This role is pivotal in ensuring the organization's competitiveness, efficiency, and adherence to quality and safety standards. A Lead Process Engineer will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and guidance to Manufacturing engineers fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Technical Leadership:

  • Provide technical leadership and expertise in process engineering.

  • Guide junior process engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Process Optimization:

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

  • Conduct detailed analyses of existing processes and implement improvements.

Project Management:

  • Oversee the planning and execution of process engineering projects from conception to completion.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Communication:

  • Communicate effectively within the department and with individuals associated with assigned tasks, using both verbal and written communication.

  • Deliver verbal and/or written updates, task summaries, or information requests to relevant stakeholders during task execution.

Innovation and Best Practices:

  • Drive innovation within the manufacturing processes, incorporating best practices and staying informed about industry advancements.

  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, production, quality control, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration of processes.

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to support cross-functional initiatives.

Quality Assurance:

  • Work closely with the quality control team to implement and maintain robust quality assurance measures.

  • Ensure that processes adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  • All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Fast-paced Office Environment

  • The job requires frequent standing, walking, and using hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Employees will often need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Being able to hear and speak clearly is also essential.

The work environment includes exposure to noise, heat, cold, dust, oil, coolant, and grease.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline.

  • 5 years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.

  • Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, optimization techniques, and quality assurance.

  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

  • Familiarity with relevant software tools and technologies.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the English language.

Ability to deal with internal and external customers tactfully and in a professional manner.

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,633 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Indiana median$79–124K/yr43 salary ranges
  • US median$40–48/hr352 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 123 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Indiana and 5,633 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Indiana
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,437 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,154 of the 5,633 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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