Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer

Acuity

Acuity

51-200 employees

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

No salary listed

Crawfordsville, IN, USA

In Person

Travel requirements are 0–20%.

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
ERP

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology is required.
  • Two to five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis is required.
  • Experience supporting production, process optimization, manufacturing cell design, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes is required.
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability, FMEA/PFMEA, Process Control, and manufacturing engineering principles is required.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams supporting production, quality, and new product implementation is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead and facilitate Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and optimize production flow.
  • Analyze production data, identify process improvements, and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance.
  • Support production by troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling issues while collaborating with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams.
  • Design and optimize manufacturing cells, production layouts, and material flow to improve throughput and efficiency.
  • Participate in New Product Introduction activities by ensuring manufacturability and supporting process validation.
  • Train production personnel on Lean principles, standardized work, and manufacturing best practices.
  • Research and implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and industry best practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • ERP experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office are preferred.

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

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Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Acuity posted fresh March 2026 content targeting Bench refugees and startup finance pain.
  • Sorren backing expands referral reach across a Top 50 national accounting network.
  • More than 2,600 entrepreneurs across SaaS, ecommerce, and restaurants provide diversified demand.

What critics are saying

  • Sorren bought Acuity CFO in May 2025, signaling founder exit and control loss.
  • Bench Accounting shutdown in March 2026 shows small accounting platforms face brutal consolidation.
  • Kenji Kuramoto left for Basis in March 2026, creating key-talent and culture risk.

What makes Acuity unique

  • Acuity offers bookkeeping through fractional CFO services, covering the full finance stack.
  • The 2021 Catching Clouds merger deepened ecommerce, sales-tax, and inventory expertise.
  • 2025 Sorren network membership broadened tax and advisory capacity without dropping the Acuity brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Gym Membership

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Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-2%
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