Manufacturing EngineerOverview:The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations by implementing new products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process development, testing, and engineering support.
Key Responsibilities:- Process Development & Improvement
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support new and existing products.
- Perform time studies to validate labor standards and improve production efficiency.
- Identify and reduce manufacturing variability by collaborating with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
- Lead cost reduction initiatives and implement process improvements across operations.
- Lead manufacturing projects
- Testing & Validation
- Design and conduct developmental and acceptance tests for military and international contracts.
- Fabricate engineering prototypes for testing and evaluation.
- Source new vendors and qualify parts
- Engineering & Technical Support
- Provide CAD support for component drawings, layouts, and work center design.
- Oversee justification, planning, and execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
- Research and analyze new methods, equipment, materials, and procedures to optimize performance and cost.
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
- Lead Lean manufacturing projects using Kaizen, 6S, and other classical Lean techniques.
- Evaluate production capacity and recommend enhancements to increase throughput and efficiency.
Qualifications:- Associate's degree in engineering, or related field; Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, process improvement
- Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and tools, with proven success leading Kaizen and 6S projects or manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks
- Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout initiatives
- Ability to manage projects using continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports, deliver presentations, and collaborate across teams
Eligible employees are offered:- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
- Employer paid disability
- Wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Work life balance
- Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)
