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Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Lead Innovation in Manufacturing Excellence

About CBG Biotech

CBG Biotech is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of advanced solvent recycling equipment at our Solon, Ohio facility. Founded with a purpose to make the world a cleaner place through sustainable practices, we help laboratories, universities, and industrial organizations reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable resource recovery. Since 1995, we’ve partnered with leading institutions to improve efficiency, minimize waste and advance environmental responsibility. As we expand our product portfolio, we’re looking for passionate professionals to join our growing team and drive innovation forward. Learn more at Summary

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real impact. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership, giving you the opportunity to design and implement improved manufacturing methods, optimize processes and drive efficiency, quality, and safety. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product design, support new product introductions, troubleshoot technical issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives—all while contributing to long-term operational strategies that align with company goals. Leveraging your proven expertise, this is a chance to become a foundational leader at a fast-growing company with unlimited potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities: process design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and SOPs for scalability and compliance.
• Manage operations of Production Department ensuring unit builds meet design, quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design, engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Manage implementation of Engineering Change Orders, process documentation, and revisions to ERP system to support CBG’s processes and operations.
• Formulate and execute test strategies/methods for product testing and validation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Support strategic initiatives and advancement of corporate goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager or Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environments; 8 years preferred.
• Strong problem solving skills and a proactive, results driven mindset.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Skilled in developing test methods, validation protocols, and performing root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software and ERP systems.
• Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Proven ability to lead operations and drive results.

CBG Biotech offers competitive salary, Paid Time Off, Life/Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability insurances and 401K match. Flexible work week: 9 hour workday M-Th + 4 hour workday on Friday!

All candidates must pass drug and background screening.

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• Set up and operate machining equipment to produce parts with minimal training and supervision
  
• Understand close tolerance machining, generally low volume critical components
  
• Read blueprints, understand G.D.&T. ,sketches, and process routings.
  
• Perform inspection of machined parts
  
• Operate computer as required for production tracking
  
• Perform general preventative maintenance of machines, including chip removal, coolant maintenance and maintaining lubricant levels
  
• Able to keep work area clean
  
• Good attendance and punctuality
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  
• All other duties as assigned
  

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• HS Diploma or equivalent required. Additional education preferred.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of setting up and running manual lathes.
  
• Minimum of 4 years of setting up and running manual vertical mills.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with set-up, operation and conversational programming of CNC lathes (preferably with Okuma controls) or 5 years of set-up and operation of CNC vertical mills with Fanuc Controls.
  
• Willingness to learn the operation of various other machines and equipment.
  
• O.D. Cylindrical grinding and surface grinding experience preferred
  
• 0\" to 6\" O.D. micrometers, 0\" to 6\" depth micrometers, dial calipers 'tenths' and scale dial indicators
  
• Ability to work overtime as required.
  
• Basic reading, math, and computer skills
  
• Interpersonal skills appropriate for interaction with fellow employees and management
  
• Must be capable of lifting up to 35 lbs. without assistance and up to 250 lbs. with mechanical assistance.
  

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• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
  
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
  

Carlisle Brake and Friction

Material Development Manager-Dry Friction

Solon, OH

Description

Manage, develop, and help successfully launch new semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic friction materials for Carlisle’s extensive customer base. Manages a group of formulators of dry and metallic friction products while still being a formulator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Directly and indirectly develop friction materials in transmission and brakes for off highway (mining, construction, agriculture), aircraft, power sports, recreation, heavy truck, and industrial applications. This will include supervising and some pilot/fabricating of test materials manufactured in plant environments.

· Participate in and sometimes lead project/program management of a typical APQP/stage gate/phased launch process for creating new materials (NPD, NPI).

· Responsible for managing multiple testing plans/DVP&R’s across a broad range of applications, formulas, processes, customers, and plants.

· Regularly report out on program status, team progress, performance and actions.

· Develop personnel performance and development plans in conjunction with company goals.

· Assist in study of markets, customer applications/usage, new technology and regulatory landscape to create technical roadmaps.

· Generates research and development projects with focus on commercialization and product launch.

· Participates in industry associations globally for materials, testing, brakes, and various end-market industry associations.

· Experience in ceramics, polymers, composites, and other materials and material science systems.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of coppers, steels, non-ferrous powder metallurgy and friction characteristics associated with brakes, clutches and drive trains.

· Experience with composite mixing, molding/bonding, curing/baking, and finishing of dry friction products is desired.

· Some experience with metallic or powdered metallurgy environments is helpful.

· Experience with sintering/brazing and heat treatment of steels is helpful.

· Have the ability to use concepts and tools of Six Sigma as a means to develop materials to meet customer requirements. These can include Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, and the ability to understand a QFD (Quality Functional Deployment) to establish customer critical requirements.

· Interfaces with sales personnel in and on customer visits when necessary. The object is to understand conditions under which the manufactured parts must operate in the longer term from an applications perspective.

· Comfortable presenting technical data sheets, test results, and failure analysis to both internal and external customers.

· Collaborate on equipment setup, operation and maintenance procedures for laboratory and dynamometers.

· Recommends new and improved test procedures to improve test quality and reduce test time.

· Interfaces with product and manufacturing engineering to introduce and further develop new materials.

· Assist production when difficulties occur in manufacturing parts in the engineer’s product area.

· Interfaces with test engineers to develop new test methods and procedures as well as communicating how test data is analyzed and presented.

· Interpreting dynamometer and analytical test lab results.

· Assist quality control and supplier quality to work on production and developmental issues relating to part quality, standards, testing methods, and analysis of defects.

· Support sourcing via helping to identify new suppliers, assisting with supplier audits as necessary, generating standards/specifications for qualifying incoming products.

· Experience in evaluating new raw material sources due to shortage, va/ve, and performance enhancements is highly recommended.

· Assist with the creation and maintenance of ISO/QS documentation and control systems.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Composite Materials & Structures, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Masters or Advanced Technical Degree in these fields preferred but not required.

Experience and/or Training:

· Ideally 10-15 years of experience (more preferred) in compounding/formulating, product development, testing, and launch of materials.

· Ideally 3-5 years of experience (more preferred) in managing formulators/compounders.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of physical properties and materials science relating to the use of such materials in friction material composites.

· Analytical evaluation typically includes DSC, TGA, FTIR, GC Mass spectroscopy, elemental and phase identification, particle size, optical and electron microscopy, particle sizing and compound identification.

· Experience with the use of these materials in friction applications such as brakes, clutches and drivetrains is a plus.

· Practical experience with the use of Six Sigma techniques is desirable but not essential as formal on-site training is available and encouraged.

· A history of successful commercialization of friction materials is preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

What we're looking for

• Education:High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a related field or; equivalent experience/trade education, preferred.

• Experience: 3-5 yearsprevious manufacturing and maintenance supervisory experience required.

• Experience with automated equipment and PLC's, preferred.

• Strong time management skills.

• Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Flexible to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Detail oriented.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing and participating in all tasks related to the maintenance of PLCs, automated equipment and facility maintenance in Solon.

• Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours. Monitors operating and outage reports to ensure performance targets are met.

• Leads process documentation and development of policies and procedures

• Delivers day-to-day operational objectives through the supervision of a team of skilled maintenance technicians and/or reliability engineers. Trains, coaches, counsels and manages performance of direct reports.

• Coordinates training sessions in facility maintenance, safety procedures, and methods, enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices

• Responsibly handles emergency situations or after-hours calls for repair and maintenance

• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.

• Manages the program for inspection of mechanical integrity, change control, fire suppression and environmental control.

• Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed.

• Interacts with customers, technicians and vendors to understand and communicate process specifications with engineering and operations.

• Provide operational support by managing the installation, start-up and validation of new process equipment and systems.

• Schedules and assists in developing plans for the installation, movement, repair of equipment and utilities within the building.

• Monitors spending to ensure operating within that budget with regard to the expenses for maintenance supplies, operating supplies, tools and personnel.

• Manages the maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, and plant facilities, including elevators and fire alarms.

• Responsible for routine manufacturing equipment set-ups and changes/purchases as required.

• Implements and maintains appropriate process controls and records consistent with cGMP and ISO regulations.

• Order, re-stock and maintain the inventory of spare parts, consumables, tools and miscellaneous supplies. Maintain other department equipment as needed.

• Develops corrective/preventive action plans as prompted by internal and external quality data.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

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We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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Industrial Safety Manager
Cleveland, OH

Job Summary:
The Industrial Safety Manager plays a key role in shaping and maintaining a proactive safety culture across operational environments that may include distribution, production, and logistics functions. This position provides both strategic direction and day-to-day leadership by implementing safety programs, supporting leadership and employee training, and fostering organization-wide engagement to ensure workplace safety remains a core operational priority.

Requirements:

• Several years of experience in workplace safety in industrial or operational settings such as production, logistics, or distribution environments.

• Relevant industry-recognized safety certifications or advanced regulatory training are highly valued.

• Practical understanding of workplace safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to operational environments.

• General familiarity with transportation-related safety considerations and compliance practices is beneficial.

• Knowledge of employee injury management processes and incident response procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and drive initiatives through strong relationship-building and influence.

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