3+ years in a Manufacturing Engineering role, preferably in defense manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Proficient understanding of lean manufacturing principles and quality systems.
Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven problem-solving skills with experience leading root cause analysis efforts.
Familiarity with CAD software; SolidWorks knowledge is a plus.
Responsibilities
Develop and refine manufacturing processes to boost efficiency and quality.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical support as needed.
Serve as a bridge between Manufacturing and Engineering for new product transitions.
Create and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
Train production operators on compliance with quality and engineering standards.
Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, including lean practices.
Design enhancements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support production.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional team interactions.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Employee involvement in innovative engineering solutions.
Focus on maintaining a safe and compliant manufacturing process.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer at Bren-Tronics, part of EnerSys is responsible for supporting production operations through process implementation and improvement, documentation, equipment optimization, and ensuring product quality and safety. This role works closely with operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain compliance with internal and external standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Support day to day production activities by troubleshooting process issues and providing technical guidance.
Function as liaison between Manufacturing and Engineering to smoothly transition newly designed products to production.
Create and update work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Provide training to production operators to fully comply with work instructions, quality standards and engineering requirements, as needed.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and root cause analysis activities.
Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment improvements to enhance production capability and operator safety.
Analyze production data to identify trends, process bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Monitor rework and repair operations, consistently monitor and report yield issues, and regularly highlight significant findings.
Conduct failure analysis, identify root causes, and pursue effective solutions to minimize in-process defects.
Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and layout planning for efficient workflow.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering role, defense Manufacturing industry, strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, quality systems, and process control.
Strong teamwork and collaboration with various groups both internal and external.
Excellent communication, written and verbal skills with cross functional teams.
Strong problem solving skills and ability to lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
Proficient with CAD software, SolidWorks a plus.
General Job Requirements
Generic
About EnerSys Inc
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We complement our extensive line of motive power, reserve power, aerospace/defense, and specialty batteries with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
