Career Opportunity: Senior Manufacturing Engineer with Kadant Black Clawson in Cincinnati, OH



Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Are you ready to bring custom designed products to life? Do you thrive in a highly collaborative environment? If so, we have the opportunity for you!



As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer with Kadant Black Clawson, you will design, implement, monitor, and maintain manufacturing processes. You will consult with product engineers and manufacturing to achieve the most efficient and cost-effective way of producing high quality products, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.

Other responsibilities include:

Assist manufacturing in the development and implementation of jigs, fixtures, and tooling in order to reduce lead times and cost.
Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Support increased capacity and quality improvements in the Injection Molding area.
Review technical problems and departmental procedures and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures that may result in changes in ISO procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to ensure seamless product development and manufacturing.
Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
Work with Quality on inspection applications, and reviews ISO standards to ensure compliance with these standards.
Support Operations with the in-sourcing and re-shoring of products from NA suppliers, KFC, and other Kadant divisions.
Oversee and mentor Manufacturing Engineering Technician role, which includes making hiring decisions, conducting performance appraisals, training, approving time off, and enforcing KBC policies.

To be considered you must have:

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is required.
5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
Knowledge of Technical Engineering, Machining, and Fabricating, along with the ability to read drawings.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficient with CAD, including Solidworks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Kadant Black Clawson LLC is an industry-leading fiber processing equipment supplier that provides innovative solutions for stock pulp preparation including wastepaper recycling, deinking, virgin fiber, and paper machine approach-flow applications. We utilize the latest future forward design methodologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. We are proud of our technical capabilities and our mission to provide robust and efficient solutions towards a more sustainable world.

To learn more about Kadant Black Clawson, visit our website:


Are you ready to join a strong team committed to consistent quality and continuous improvement in a cost-effective way to meet our clients’ high standards? Apply online at (link removed) or email job@strategichrinc.com. Be part of our future! 

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