Manufacturing EngineeringThe Role:The Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and improves manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce waste, and optimize quality within a discrete manufacturing environment. This role provides engineering leadership by integrating advanced manufacturing methods, lean practices, and continuous improvement strategies to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective production.
Your Responsibilities:- Improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead productivity and cost-reduction initiatives, including labor and material savings.
- Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and automation to support production goals.
- Support new product introductions with process development, documentation, and training.
- Conduct time studies and maintain accurate labor standards.
- Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects (e.g., Kaizen, VSM).
- Troubleshoot and support equipment and process issues on the shop floor.
- Collaborate with quality, planning, and procurement on materials, specifications, and standards.
- Ensure safety and compliance with health and environmental regulations.
- Maintain process documentation: work instructions, SOPs, control plans.
- Utilize ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365 preferred) for documentation and reporting.
- Participate in MRB team to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years' experience in discrete manufacturing (metal forming, machining, assembly).
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or other 3-D modeling software
- CNC programming, Welding, Sheet Metal, and/or Machinist background a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methods.
- Experience with ISO standards and quality systems.
- Skilled in plant layout, workflow optimization, and labor cost analysis.
- Effective communicator with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; MS Project a plus.
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably MS Dynamics 365).
- Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus.
