Manufacturing Engineer Job at Toagosei America, Inc. in West Jefferson

Join our team at Toagosei America and make an immediate impact on consumer and industrial adhesive brands like Krazy Glue, Aron Alpha and Krazy Products. We are located just 17 miles west of downtown Columbus in West Jefferson, Ohio. Our company has been serving customers from Ohio since 1990 and from our parent company in Japan since 1944. Our customer base includes national retailers and leading manufacturers in aerospace, guitar and automotive industries. Our vision for the future is clear, and it includes great people and manufacturing that set a new standard for excellence. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen our adhesive manufacturing and operation capabilities for our West Jefferson facility. This role is essential in achieving our manufacturing transformation in the US and worldwide. This role requires engineering, design, root cause analysis and strategic planning skills. This is a key role for our operations and will have a big impact on our results. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, builds high performing culture and demonstrates design and technical leadership for our manufacturing environment. They are someone who can work hands‑on in the details while aligning work to the big picture and business strategy. This candidate knows how to get strong buy‑in from people when leading change initiatives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee preventative maintenance programs, processes and scheduling for adhesive manufacturing equipment and production facilities at the West Jefferson site Develop short and long‑term maintenance or capital expenditure plans prioritized to the business strategy Lead investigation of production equipment issues, define root causes and implement countermeasures Work with equipment manufacturers to design new or optimize existing adhesive manufacturing equipment Optimize production capacity and reliability of existing production equipment Develop maintenance staff and ensure machine operators have the knowledge to optimize production runs Collaborate with equipment partners or component suppliers to resolve recurring production issues Create the business case and ROI for new investments in capital expenditures Collaborate with the Production Operations Manager to develop high performance culture Improve the digitalization of machinery and develop production data sets QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing/production environment Demonstrated leadership experience with teams in a manufacturing environment Ability to create and understand mechanical drawings and schematics in common 2D/3D software programs Demonstrated success in troubleshooting process, mechanical and PLC systems Demonstrated success in designing components, parts and equipment for construction by supporting suppliers Strong working knowledge of electrical and digital systems, robotics experience is preferred Experience with purchasing capital equipment and supporting production start‑up Demonstrated ability to create value by aligning manufacturing to the business strategy Familiarity with 5S, lean, six sigma Leads people well below, across and above throughout the organization Ability to author high quality technical protocols/reports (Engineering Studies, Validation protocols, summary reports, equipment specifications, and SOPs) Excellent written and verbal communication skills REPORTING LINE & WORK ENVIRONMENT Reports to: Director of Supply Chain Team Structure: There are 2 direct reports with the potential for more. Work Schedule: Full workdays following company regulations. Work Location: Onsite at the West Jefferson, Ohio facility; remote work is not available. Must be able to work in office and manufacturing environment. Some travel may be required. Physically able to work on, around and under adhesive machinery in a manufacturing environment. Able to wear PPE and follow safety procedures while working with chemicals and adhesives. Able to work with hand/power tools, automation equipment, testing instruments. Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals. BENEFITS Salary + Bonus, Company-paid Medical after 30 days, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO). WORK AUTHORIZATION No calls or agencies please. Toagosei America will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr