Provient is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Fairfield

Provient is a trusted partner specializing in delivering high-quality, precision-engineered roller and molded solutions for various industries. The company has grown to meet manufacturing needs across the USA, and parts of Europe and Asia. Since the 2000s, Provient has also produced premium urethane products to support local and international manufacturers. As a proven leader in its industry, Provient was recently recognized as Rubber Roller Manufacturer 2025 by the editors of the Manufacturing Outlook magazine.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Manufacturing Engineer located in Fairfield, OH. The right candidate for this role has a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, coupled with a passion for solving technical industrial challenges. The candidate enjoys spending about 50% of his/her time on the shop floor, engaging hands-on to solve technical and production challenges. The candidate values growth, collaboration, and making a direct impact on operations.

Why Consider This Position with Provient?

• Tremendous growth and development opportunities
• Personalized training and mentoring by a seasoned engineering leader
• Recognition for contributing to company success
• Excellent team spirit and culture

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and apply engineering standards for safe, efficient processes
• Reverse engineer customer products for repair or new production
• Troubleshoot machine issues with the Production Manager and shop team
• Improve designs using customer feedback and performance data
• Create and fabricate CAD/3D designs (Autodesk Fusion used in-house)
• Manage quality systems to optimize production and reduce rejects
• Prepare reports, guidelines, and documentation for company-wide use
• Drive process improvements and support project management efforts
• Assist sales and management with design and material recommendations
• Support machinery troubleshooting, including sourcing replacement parts
• Manage projects across the company, as assigned by management

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Adept at applying physics and mathematics to problem solving
• Proficient with CAD/3D Modeling software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Experience with project management related to manufacturing operations

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some experience working with Microsoft Office tools, especially Microsoft Excel, for analysis and production/project management
• Capable of building trust, with manufacturing and management team members, to further Provient’s goals
• Comfortable with equipment maintenance to minimize downtime
• Detail-oriented, team-focused, and innovative
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs.

Ineligibility

• Candidates on a temporary visa requiring employer sponsorship for a Green Card, now or in the future.
• Candidates not based in Ohio and unwilling to self-relocate to the Greater Cincinnati, OH area.
• Candidates unable to attend an in-person interview.