Engineering Jobs in Hebron Estates, KY

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• Operate 3 or 4 axis machining centers to perform precision machining operations
  
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
  
• Analyze data and production reports
  
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
  
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
  
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
  
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
  
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
  
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
  
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
  
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
  
• Set-up and operate manual and CNC machines to manufacture parts to meet engineering blueprints.
  
• Work closely with CNC programmer to ensure that programs manufacture parts that meet drawing specifications.
  
• Support maintenance of tooling, identifying tooling needs and sharpening tooling as necessary
  
• Operation of one or more CNC machines under the direction of supervisors
  
• Minor maintenance on machines
  
• Load programs and perform simple edits as needed
  
• Adhere to company Malpractice & Ethics Policies
  

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• High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED
  
• Reliable transportation to and from work
  
• Manual and/or CNC Machining Experience
  
• 3 axis CNC Millsa plus
  
• G&M Code editing a plus
  
• Must be able to use indicators and setting starting coordinates
  
• Use of basic measuring tools
  
• Understand X,Y,Z coordinates
  
• Ability to set up machine and operate it independently (change cutters) adjust speeds, feeds and edits
  
• Troubleshooting skills a plus.
  
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of machining experience. Experience on CNC Mills, Manual Lathes and Mills is preferred.
  
• Ability to interpret shop drawings, layouts and sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operation, and set-up requirements
  
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other precision measuring instruments is required
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Ability to troubleshoot
  
• Fanuc experience is preferable
  
• Good coordination, motor skills, and dexterity
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed as stated on posted signs and in Company policy
  
• Creative thinking and idea generation
  
• Significant manufacturing experience
  
• Ability to communicate information clearly
  
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
  

Erlanger, KY

Travel:5-10%

Reports to: CEO

Steuart Nutrition exists to glorify God by creating life-giving products.

We believe culture and character drive results. Our focus is to build long-term partnerships, operate with integrity, and manufacture high-quality supplement products for growing brands.

Steuart Nutrition is a supplement manufacturing company based in Erlanger, Kentucky. We are scaling our operations through robotics, AI-driven workflows, and process automation to build a highly efficient, forward-thinking manufacturing platform. We take a proactive approach to business development through product development and operationalizing supply chain partnership.

We work with brands across the supplement, wellness, and sports nutrition industries and are focused on long-term growth and operational excellence.

We are hiring a Quality Site Manager to lead and build the quality program for our Erlanger, Kentucky manufacturing facility.

This role will oversee site quality systems, laboratory operations, and cross-functional quality initiatives while working closely with Operations, Production, and Leadership teams. The Quality Site Manager will be responsible for ensuring our manufacturing processes consistently meet high standards for safety, compliance, and product integrity.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving skills and a systems mindset. You will help design and implement modern quality systems that improve accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility as we scale our operations.

Lead and manage the site-wide quality program including sanitation, allergen control, ingredient verification, seal integrity, and traceability

Develop and oversee digital quality workflows, metrics, and reporting systems

Establish and manage an internal testing lab, including equipment, systems, and team development

Monitor production quality performance and implement improvements when issues arise

Partner with Operations, Production, and Engineering teams to integrate quality into daily processes

Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and strong documentation practices

Implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring issues

Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that track quality performance

Coach cross-functional teams to strengthen ownership and accountability for quality outcomes

Represent Steuart Nutrition’s mission and culture through high standards of integrity and leadership

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a systems-oriented mindset

Ability to build and improve quality processes in a manufacturing environment

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and process improvement

Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Alignment with our mission, values, and a character-driven workplace

Experience in quality management, manufacturing, or food/supplement production preferred

Experience with audits, root-cause analysis, metrics, or quality systems is strongly preferred

Microbiology lab experience, aseptic sampling methods, or GLP experience are helpful but not required

Interest in automation, digital tools, or data-driven quality systems is a plus

No degree required — capability, discipline, and character matter most.

Compensation is benchmarked to Quality Management roles in Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati manufacturing market.

As Steuart Nutrition continues to scale, this leadership role may expand into broader quality or operational leadership across the organization.

Potential future paths include Multi-Site Quality Leadership, Corporate Quality Roles, or hybrid leadership opportunities across Quality and R&D depending on performance and company growth.

Hi, thank you for applying for this position. In a paragraph of at least 6 sentences, please answer the following questions:

1. What about our mission + values excites you? And why?
2. Describe the team environment where you do your best work.
3. When you miss a goal, what do you usually attribute it to?
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5. Tell me about a time something went wrong at work that wasn’t your fault. What did you do next?

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Manufacturing Engineer

Boone County, KY

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer supports production operations by improving manufacturing processes, validating equipment and systems, and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reliability within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This role works closely with operations, quality, and technical teams to implement process improvements, support equipment and process validation activities, and ensure manufacturing systems operate in accordance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.

The position also supports continuous improvement initiatives and provides technical guidance related to equipment, production workflows, and process optimization.

Experience working in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments with batch processing and filling operations is strongly referred

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Operational Support

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance manufacturing performance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements related to equipment utilization, workflow, and labor efficiency.
• Participate in cross-functional teams focused on improving manufacturing effectiveness and operational performance.
• Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and workflow analysis to support productivity improvements.

Equipment & Process Validation

• Develop and execute validation protocols for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Prepare validation documentation including procedures, protocols, and final reports.
• Ensure validation activities meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to maintain compliance with applicable standards.

Manufacturing & Automation Support

• Support implementation and integration of new production equipment and manufacturing technologies.
• Assist in evaluating equipment performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support automated systems and manufacturing equipment used in production operations.

Production Optimization

• Work with operations teams to improve material flow, workstation layout, and production efficiency.
• Support development of standard work processes and manufacturing documentation.
• Help establish process control strategies to ensure consistent product quality.

Training & Technical Support

• Provide training and technical support for manufacturing personnel related to equipment and production processes.
• Develop visual management tools and documentation that support effective production control.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency and process stability.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to improve production performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated production environment.
• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with batching and filling operations in chemical or liquid production environments is required.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulated manufacturing practices.
• Experience with equipment validation and process validation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Background in chemical manufacturing, liquid processing, or similar production environments
• Familiarity with EPA or FDA regulatory requirements (including 21 CFR guidelines)
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations

Senior Buyer – Aerospace Manufacturing

Salary: $80,000-$90,000 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

Location: NKY / Greater Cincinnati area – Onsite

Our innovative and industry leading aerospace composites client is searching an experienced Senior Buyer to support the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials used in high performance aerospace manufacturing. The Buyer plays an important part in ensuring the timely availability of composite raw materials while supporting production schedules, cost objectives, and strict aerospace quality standards which keeps the business strong.

In this role, you will lead sourcing and procurement activities for raw composite materials such as carbon fiber, resins, and prepregs used in aerospace manufacturing. Strong Excel skills and work with Pivot Tables is a must have. Responsibilities include negotiating supplier agreements, issuing and managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate purchasing data within the ERP system, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure quality and on time delivery. You will also conduct spend analysis, evaluate supplier capabilities, and partner with internal teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Requirements for the Senior Buyer:

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience sourcing composite materials such as carbon fiber, resins, or prepregs strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements including AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, or FAR.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a track record of improving supplier performance and reducing costs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP or INDEX MATCH, and data analysis.
• Experience working within ERP or MRP systems for purchasing and inventory management, Syteline experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and material specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, production, and supplier teams.

For immediate consideration, please submit your updated MS Word resume to:

Kelly Services is looking for a production supervisor for a packaging company in Florence, KY.

This is a direct hire role and is not temporary or contract. Position is a salaried role and pays between $88,500 and $92,000 yearly with benefits that include 3 weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, health and life insurance, 401k match up to 6%, etc.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION. The hours are 7:45p-8:15a and would be on a 2-2-3 12 hour shift. Rotation would be one week you would work Mon, Tues, Sat, and Sun and the next week you would work the opposite days.

We are looking for someone that has at least 5 years of experience in supervisory role in manufacturing with at least one year in Industrial Manufacturing. This is a very hands on role where you will spend most of your time on the floor. You'll start your day going over safety with the team of 22 employees over 5 different lines. You'll also be following up on production actions, negotiation and managing staff shortages. At times, you will be relieving someone to take a lunch and will be working in their position until someone is able to take over. Position requires steel toed shoes or boots and is provided by the customer.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets. Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.

• Lead and motivate production teams, providing guidance and support. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth workflow.

• Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain and improve product quality. Implement and enforce quality control processes within the production process.

• Identify areas for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction. Implement improvements to enhance overall production performance.

• Train, mentor, and develop production staff. Ensure that team members are adequately skilled and knowledgeable in their roles. Support ongoing training initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Implement safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards. Conduct regular safety meetings.

• Collaborate with materials management to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials for production. Monitor and control inventory levels to support production needs.

• Address production issues in real-time, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams as needed.

• Maintain accurate records of production activities, quality control measures, and any incidents. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

• Effectively communicate production goals, targets, and expectations to the team. Collaborate with other departments to streamline production processes.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma with prior leadership experience preferred.

Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience with supervision in a manufacturing environment

• Strong Leadership Skills, Advanced leadership and coaching skills preferred

• Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office