Engineering Jobs in West Liberty Ohio

Manufacturing Engineer

Bellefontaine, OH

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join a dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation and professional growth!

Collaborate with a Vibrant Team: Why work solo when you can be part of a motivated team of engineers dedicated to process improvements and innovation?

Hands-On Experience: If you thrive on the manufacturing floor and love being in the heart of the action, this position is perfect for you!

Showcase Your Talents: This high-profile role allows you to demonstrate your continuous improvement achievements and make a tangible impact.

Advance Your Career: Join a company with a proven track record of promoting engineers from within this group. You could be next in line for advancement, without needing to relocate for corporate opportunities.

Be Part of Growth: Work for a company that is investing heavily in its future. With $7M budgeted for new equipment and upgrades, you’ll be at the forefront of critical projects!

Don't settle for just any engineering opportunity—this is the one that will propel your career forward!

Manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in their engineering team. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for overseeing an assigned area related to best practices, KPI improvements, plan execution and new technology industrialization. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the company's best manufacturing initiatives as a team and by partnering with other sites
• Monitoring and analysis of production numbers and KPIs
• Identifying continuous improvement projects, overseeing 6-8 CI projects at a time, including managing project timelines
• Completing the assigned area's capability and capacity analysis on a biannual basis
• Assisting with new model activities and capital equipment projects
• Developing and improving line layouts and making line modifications
• Sharing and evaluating best practices with sister locations
• Training associates on proper quality, production and engineering procedures
• Conceptualizing and designing fixtures and gauges in 2D and 3D software
• Partnering with quality to help determine root cause analysis of quality issues and establish countermeasures
• Spending up to 50% of your time on the manufacturing floor, focused on engineering efforts
• Other engineering tasks as assigned

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of their day. Candidates should be able to manage their own projects, be flexible with their work requirements, have good written and verbal communication and enjoy working within a team of energetic engineers. Individuals should have excellent floor communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with frontline associates.

Medical benefits are available the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Holidays, vacation, relocation assistance, 401K and bonus!

REQUIREMENTS for the Manufacturing Engineer:

1. Bachelor's degree; preferred majors include mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technologies, industrial technologies or manufacturing technologies

2. At least 1-3 years in a similar process engineering position

3. Experience performing engineering functions in manufacturing environments; highly automated environments with PLCs and robotics preferred

4. Experience focused on continuous improvement initiatives, including scrap reduction, efficiency improvement, elimination of downtime, etc.

5. Project management skills

6. Basic 2D and 3D modeling

7. Mechanical aptitude

8. Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Automotive manufacturing work experience

2. Capital equipment projects

3. Exposure to Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies

4. New model launch

5. Strong data analysis skills

6. Injection molding

Why work for this organization:

New capital equipment projects have been completed at the plant

Diverse business mix (Honda, Toyota, Ford and other OEMs)

Supply truck, car, van and EV markets

Competitive benefits package and bonus structure

Opportunity for advancement at the plant or corporate level (you don't have to relocate to promote into corporate positions)

Good work/life balance, with minimal Saturdays (when you do work a Saturday, you will get a comp day!)

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

JOB PURPOSE:

• Study new model feature technology and develop new Line End Tester (LET) inspections prior to Mass Production by leading activity with Design/Suppliers, confirmation testing, summarizing results, identifying root cause, lead implementation for temporary solutions and permanent countermeasures to ensure minimal line downtime and optimal vehicle quality is delivered to the Customer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead LET new model development (SAP creation, LET design review/implementation, change point communication, LET programming, DTC root cause analysis, and counter measure creation/implementation)
• LET mass production support (DTC root cause analysis, counter measure creation/implementation, LET process efficiency improvement activity, LET training/support, and change point communication)
• Associate development: Mentor NMQ LET team members and/or rotating EDP s (Train and mentor NMQ LET team members on LET type items)

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• BS Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related associates degree with experience; or equivalent relevant experience.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience based on education.

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of the manufacturing environment & Microsoft Office.
• Possesses Engineering math skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to: read drawings/flowcharts/specifications; trouble shoot problems; multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and tasks; work in a team environment as well as independently; and present to varying audiences.
• Can respond effectively to unusual demands and special projects.

VISA SPONSORSHIP ISSUES:

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Be the liaison between Project Execution’s new model team and the Department. Lead/coordinate new model event support and report on new model readiness through trial stages and mass production.
 

Key Accountabilities 

Lead New Model Trials:

• Create training strategy for new model change points.
• Identify and document trial problems and discuss countermeasures.
• Communicate initial issues from build events within the department as well as outside of the department.
• Inform team members and other departments of project change points.
• Support quality problems and recommend countermeasures before mass production.
• Coordinate with the Project Execution team of any design updates that are needed.

New Model Start-Up and Mass Production:

• Ensure project remains on schedule.
• Respond immediately to complex issues during production.
• Utilize necessary tools to understand root causes and implement containment.
• Create problem summary and reflect on mass production issues.
• Inspect product and new model development (e.g., check tolerances, fixtures, parts, etc.)
• Update and track items; create problem summary and reflect on mass production issues.
• Conduct mass production audits for problem prevention.
• Conduct testing/sampling for quality verification.
• Ensure all system readiness is completed within the department. 
• Report on overall readiness to the plant. 
   

New Model Design and Study Support:

• Be the liaison between Project Execution and the Paint Department.
• Coordinate department support for new model studies.
• Provide feedback to the new model team on department characteristics and current struggles points.
• Provide reflections to help the new model team drive changes in the design.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
• 0-6 years based on education.
• Proficient in Microsoft software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and processes.
• Ability to present information to varying audiences.

Working Conditions 

• Flexible work hours.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Ability to travel, both domestic and international.
• 0-5 hours of overtime per week expected with occasional additional required during key new model events.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Work in both office and production floor required.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Apply advanced engineering expertise to design, test, and develop race vehicle hardware systems for HRC’s motorsport programs. Collaborate across disciplines to validate durability and performance, investigate failures, and implement innovative tools and methods that enhance vehicle reliability and competitiveness.

Test & Measurement Engineering

• Define requirements for custom fixturing for workshop and rig-based tests.
• Characterize vehicle hardware through scanning, dimensional, and inertial measurements.
• Specify instrumentation, analyze data, and produce clear reports.
• Lead and execute chassis rig and workshop tests for mechanical subsystems.
• Innovate new testing methods for track and rig environments.
• Collaborate with designers, electronics teams, and suppliers on test equipment.

Chassis Mechanical & Structural Reliability

• Investigate and report chassis failures using data, photography, and lab analysis.
• Analyze onboard and static data to identify root causes.
• Document and present problem reports; track and resolve issues.
• Manage testing of countermeasure parts and collaborate on solutions.
• Apply novel instrumentation techniques for failure mode characterization.

Chassis Mechanical & Structural Development

• Support race workshop assembly measurements and adjustments.
• Validate performance effects of chassis developments using logged data.
• Commission prototype parts and bespoke test equipment.
• Lead design and hardware development for subsystem validation.

Technical Mentorship

• Provide design input for chassis and powertrain integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and supervise daily work.
• Review designs for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Ensure timely project delivery through active oversight and collaboration.

Design & Innovation

• Propose new or improved designs incorporating emerging technologies.
• Recommend cost-effective solutions without compromising performance.
• Manage design changes and hardware updates with internal teams and vendors.

Administration

• Report design faults and validation results promptly.
• Track issue resolution through structured reporting.
• Liaise with vendors, race teams, and test facilities to support development.

Requires:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

5+ years in design, development, and testing of high-performance motorsport vehicles (race cars and track-focused road cars).

Hands-on expertise with mechanical and electronic systems: suspension, brakes, steering, bodywork, transmission, and powertrain.

Skilled in coordinating design and development activities, including scheduling and issue resolution.

Proficient in CAD for race car component modeling.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating design changes.

Data analysis using MATLAB or Python (signal processing, visualization).

Experience with telemetry and logged data for race car diagnostics.

Familiarity with vehicle dynamics test rigs and advanced instrumentation.

Knowledge of data logging hardware/software and test instrumentation.

Effective communication (verbal and written) with diverse audiences.

Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure in a culturally diverse environment.

Alignment with Honda’s respect-for-the-individual culture.

Strong project management and mentoring capabilities.

Willingness to work hands-on with vehicles and collaborate with technicians.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Availability for long hours, weekends, and travel to race/test events.

Impart technical/engineering expertise and countermeasures to ensure performance and durability of parts.

Decide on definitions of root causes of problems.

Determine appropriate design revisions.

Physical Demands Requirements:

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist while working.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees to work on close to the groundwork.
• Crawling.
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to work underneath suspended vehicles/engines/equipment to diagnosis problems and or remove replace parts.
• Standing for sustained periods during work or events.
• Sitting. Extensive travel and long travels.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks (particularly walking long distances at the track to pit lane and around shop) 
• Lifting. Raising objects of 25 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while servicing / maintaining a race engine, vehicles and equipment.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.

Emotional Requirements:

• Make quick decisions
• Hazard awareness, aware of surroundings
• Planning and problem-solving
• Coping with change and other people

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose: 

Serve as a Process Engineer responsible for assembly process development and determining the sequence of assembly for new spec parts based upon existing process/parts lay out/process standard time (ST) and/or the maintenance and optimization of established process.

Key Accountabilities:

• Use M.O.S.T. To develop balanced processes across manufacturing areas. Work to achieve high process efficiency. Apply lean manufacturing techniques. Design processes that are simple and achieve SQCDM targets.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste within the process and improve efficiency. Apply 5S work methods, workstation design, and set best practices for production.
• Audit big data to ensure accurate information across all operation standards. Mobilize Excel formulas and VBA coding to optimize tasks.
• Support New Model events. Forecast design impact to department. Incorporate change points into process design. Identify concerns and countermeasures before mass production.
• Perform time estimates for assembly line work, equipment loads and develop operation standards.
• Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommends methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• Regularly lead meetings with other Honda functional groups to develop and launch improvement themes (quality, safety, delivery, production, purchasing, packaging, or logistics)
• Collect feedback from the production floor and address their concerns.
• Evaluate and implement ergonomic countermeasures to prevent associate injury.
• Develop plans and schedules for projects. Set timelines and detailed activities. Hold meetings with cross functional engineering groups to ensure completeness.
• Project support for all items impacting assembly department’s associate process.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or similar); or 6 years relevant experience required
• 0-6 years’ experience based on education
• Knowledge of: Process Data Development and Analysis (PDDA); process engineering (MOST); parts numbers, BOM, and applications; Assembly (AF) quality control systems and specification; Assembly (AF) techniques and processes; New model project development; quality control systems and workflows; Assembly (AF) department layout and equipment.
• Skill in: Analytical problem solving and decision making; communicating change to others, root cause analysis, collaboration with others, and self-driven.

Working Conditions:

• Shift schedule is primarily a first shift position but at times require supporting additional shifts/hours
• Position could require some travel to other HDMA locations or supplier locations
• Position could require daily overtime or Saturday overtime
• Position could require DPC coverage to the production floor
• 50% Fast-paced high-energy manufacturing environment, 50% office environmen

Visa sponsorship issues

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.