Manufacturing Engineer; Metal Forming   Location:   Eastern suburb of Cleveland, OH   Compensation:   Commensurate with experience.    Opportunity Summary:   We are excited to be partnering with a premier metal forming manufacturer with three manufacturing facilities in the Greater Cleveland, OH Area in their search for a Manufacturing Engineer. The Manufacturing Engineer provides daily engineering support to operations, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting of process issues; leads the APQP process; and acts as liaison between the three manufacturing plants and the Technical Division. This position will work closely with employees in the engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments. Employees at this company enjoy a family oriented atmosphere, development and advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and competitive pay with outstanding benefits.   Job Duties: Design, develop, and improve the manufacturing processes used to forge a part to print requirements Launch and lead the APQP team/meetings from initial kickoff through design review and post-production review Collaborate with the design engineers and operations to determine appropriate procedures, speeds and feeds, and die set up that will produce a try-out that meets the print Provide all documentation internally from these runs and validate consistency over the life of the launch/APQP Trouble shoot existing die issues/runs utilizing our discovery tool, forming collaborative teams to fully investigate while providing solutions through die modifications or redesigns, set-up adjustments or production parameter adjustments Initiate PCN's and update prints as needed Participate in try-outs for new and adjusted die designs, offering your expertise in process and design Demonstrate knowledge of the Quality Policy and how it relates to customer requirements   Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering; OR an equivalent combination of education and on the job experience. 3 - 5 years of experience in metals manufacturing industry (Metal Forming preferred) Ability to interpret blueprints, tolerancing and manufacturing specifications Good working knowledge of statistical process control methods and its application Ability to 3D model complex parts and assemblies  Strong working knowledge of 3D modeling software (Solidworks preferred), and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; Deform software is a plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills Understanding of press fundamentals and die design is a plus Self-motivated, high attention to detail, and strong multitasking abilities Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills  
Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Forming, Solidworks, Deform, 3D Modeling, Metal Fabrication   How to Express Interest - Click the Apply button and follow the online instructions.