Russell Tobin · 19 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer 1
Roanoke, IN
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31/hr - $35/hr
0+ years expRussell Tobin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 1 for Paint Operations in Roanoke, IN. The role involves supporting paint operations at the Fort Wayne Assembly Plant, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of production equipment, primarily Fanuc robotics, while overseeing production teams and coordinating maintenance efforts.
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Hiring Manager
Archit Sharma
Responsibilities
Ensure paint process equipment and robotics operate efficiently and safely
Oversee Fanuc robotic systems (operation and maintenance coordination—not programming)
Monitor production performance and escalate equipment issues to maintenance
Lead and support hourly production employees during assigned shifts
Write daily shift reports summarizing production results, issues, and corrective actions
Conduct quality checks and verify adherence to manufacturing and safety standards
Review timecards and ensure accurate payroll submission for team members
Analyze production data, time studies, and workflow to improve efficiency
Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and process documentation
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to resolve issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the paint shop
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
OR High School Diploma with 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
0–3 years of manufacturing or industrial experience
Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production flow
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Comfortable working rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred
Exposure to robotics and automation (Fanuc experience is a plus)
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
Leadership or supervisory experience on a production floor
Familiarity with paint operations, PTED, or body/assembly processes
Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment (UAW experience not required)
Company
Russell Tobin
Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Woronowich, JD
Vice President - Search, Staffing & Embedded Partnerships
Ashley Steger
Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations- Embedded Partnerships
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