Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Ohio
Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Ohio are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in automotive and aerospace manufacturing, industrial equipment production, and advanced metals processing, with openings at every level from newly promoted team leads through senior plant engineering directors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Honda, Parker Hannifin, and Procter and Gamble maintain significant engineering operations. Lean manufacturing leadership, process improvement, and capital project management are the most sought-after specialties across Ohio facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands-on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
A brighter future is possible with you.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. This position is full-time, onsite located in Columbus, Ohio.
The Defense Materials Solutions team is made up of engineers, designers, technicians, scientists and analysts contracted by the US Government to develop unique solutions to design challenges that often border on the impossible. The Manufacturing Engineering Internship will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams that we form around each project.
Our team-based approach means you will work side-by-side with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and other disciplines needed for each project under time and budget restrictions to deliver specialized equipment for a variety of government and commercial customers.
Your coworkers will range from other co-ops and new graduates all the way to those with 30+ years of experience. The unique backgrounds and work experiences brought by each team member lends diversity to the development process, which results in both product innovation as well as an engaging work environment. The successful candidate is curious and creative in problem solving and self-motivated to execute tasks and report on their status. They are expected to persistently pursue the best solution to technical challenges through application of their own skills and by seeking and leveraging the inputs of collaborators.
Responsibilities
The candidate will support engineering projects for use in challenging environments. Product areas include modular spray systems used on C130 aircraft, sensors, and communications systems. The candidate will typically work on teams with CAD designers, engineers, scientists, fabricators, and technicians in a multi-disciplinary environment under time and budget restrictions to deliver specialized equipment for a variety of customers. The candidate will support design, product and material research/selection, fabrication, testing, lab support/maintenance, and working on hardware. The successful candidate will execute tasks and be required to report on their status. Travel may be required.
Key Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering (or equivalent) curriculum from an ABET-accredited university
- At least one year of college coursework completed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative to be a self-starter with a desire to learn that extends beyond the classroom
- Willingness to ask questions/seek guidance as needed
- Creativity
- Take ownership of assignments
- Proven ability to successfully work independently or as part of a larger team
- Must be a sole US Citizen with ability to obtain government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Extra-curricular hands-on experience that involves fabrication, integration, control and/or repair of mechanical systems
- Experience using SolidWorks and/or Pro/E mechanical modeling tools
Compensation Data
The salary range for this role is $20.00 – $40.00 per hour, in addition to a $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university. Internship pay is benchmarked against national averages taking into consideration a student's major and year in school.
Preparing You for Career Success
The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor. Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
- Become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals
Are you ready to help solve the most important challenges of today and tomorrow?
If so, we are ready to support you with:
- Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
- Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
- Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
- Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands-on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
A brighter future is possible with you.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. This position is full-time, onsite located in Columbus, Ohio.
The Defense Materials Solutions team is made up of engineers, designers, technicians, scientists and analysts contracted by the US Government to develop unique solutions to design challenges that often border on the impossible. The Manufacturing Engineering Internship will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams that we form around each project.
Our team-based approach means you will work side-by-side with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and other disciplines needed for each project under time and budget restrictions to deliver specialized equipment for a variety of government and commercial customers.
Your coworkers will range from other co-ops and new graduates all the way to those with 30+ years of experience. The unique backgrounds and work experiences brought by each team member lends diversity to the development process, which results in both product innovation as well as an engaging work environment. The successful candidate is curious and creative in problem solving and self-motivated to execute tasks and report on their status. They are expected to persistently pursue the best solution to technical challenges through application of their own skills and by seeking and leveraging the inputs of collaborators.
Responsibilities
The candidate will support engineering projects for use in challenging environments. Product areas include modular spray systems used on C130 aircraft, sensors, and communications systems. The candidate will typically work on teams with CAD designers, engineers, scientists, fabricators, and technicians in a multi-disciplinary environment under time and budget restrictions to deliver specialized equipment for a variety of customers. The candidate will support design, product and material research/selection, fabrication, testing, lab support/maintenance, and working on hardware. The successful candidate will execute tasks and be required to report on their status. Travel may be required.
Key Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering (or equivalent) curriculum from an ABET-accredited university
- At least one year of college coursework completed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative to be a self-starter with a desire to learn that extends beyond the classroom
- Willingness to ask questions/seek guidance as needed
- Creativity
- Take ownership of assignments
- Proven ability to successfully work independently or as part of a larger team
- Must be a sole US Citizen with ability to obtain government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Extra-curricular hands-on experience that involves fabrication, integration, control and/or repair of mechanical systems
- Experience using SolidWorks and/or Pro/E mechanical modeling tools
Compensation Data
The salary range for this role is $20.00 – $40.00 per hour, in addition to a $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university. Internship pay is benchmarked against national averages taking into consideration a student's major and year in school.
Preparing You for Career Success
The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor. Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
- Become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals
Are you ready to help solve the most important challenges of today and tomorrow?
If so, we are ready to support you with:
- Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
- Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
- Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
- Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
- Five or more years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing principles such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Toyota Production System
- Proven ability to manage capital equipment projects from specification through commissioning
- Experience driving cross-functional teams in high-volume or complex discrete manufacturing environments
- Proficiency with CAD software, ERP systems, and engineering change management processes
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager in Ohio?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, then building several years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience before stepping into a supervisory role. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for manufacturing engineering managers, though a Professional Engineer registration through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior positions at aerospace and defense contractors in the state.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring manufacturing engineering managers in Ohio right now include Vertiv, First Solar, and Spirol International Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's deep automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment base means large manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers generate steady, year-round demand for this role.
Which Ohio cities have the most manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Ironton, Columbus, and Dayton lead Ohio for manufacturing engineering manager openings. Columbus draws demand from Honda's North American manufacturing network and a growing advanced manufacturing corridor, Cleveland's industrial base in polymers, aerospace components, and medical devices sustains consistent hiring, and Dayton's legacy in defense and aerospace manufacturing, anchored by operations near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, keeps that market active for engineering leadership talent.
Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. About 30% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The portions of the job most compatible with remote work include capital project planning, supplier coordination, engineering document review, and cross-site process standardization for managers overseeing multiple Ohio facilities.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a manufacturing engineer or process engineer role first, then building toward a leadership title. Large Ohio employers like Honda Manufacturing of Indiana's Ohio-adjacent plants, Parker Hannifin, and Eaton run rotational engineering programs and new-graduate development tracks that deliberately pipeline talent into supervisory roles. Moving laterally from quality engineering or industrial engineering into manufacturing engineering is common. Earning a Certified Manufacturing Engineer credential or completing a Six Sigma Green Belt certification gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for that first manager title.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing.
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