Benefits:- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer supports the Manufacturing Manager in daily production operations, line management, and cross-functional initiatives. Acting as a bridge between R&D and shop-floor execution, this role leads the introduction of new products, processes, materials, and components into production. Primary responsibilities include identifying operational bottlenecks, conducting root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, generating standard technical documentation, and delivering hands-on training to ensure safe, consistent, and lean manufacturing output.
Key Responsibilities1. Daily Operational & Production Support- Assist the Manufacturing Manager with daily priorities, capacity planning, line balancing, floor layouts, and action-item tracking to ensure timely closure.
- Collect and analyze manufacturing metrics including yield, throughput, downtime, scrap rates, and labor efficiency.
- Provide continuous, hands-on support on the shop floor to quickly adapt to shifting operational priorities.
2. Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement- Proactively detect workflow, equipment, tooling, quality, and material issues across active assembly lines.
- Coordinate cross-functional troubleshooting with R&D, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and Supply Chain teams.
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies (5S, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA) to isolate root causes, execute corrective actions, and verify long-term effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting cycle times, safety standards, cost reduction, and material waste.
3. New Product & Process Introduction (NPI)- Serve as the primary manufacturing liaison to R&D during new product launches, process design, and material introductions.
- Evaluate product designs, BOMs, and drawings for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and production readiness.
- Lead prototype trials, pilot builds, process validations, and ramp-up activities; manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through floor execution.
- Partner with Quality and Supply Chain on vendor/component qualification and risk mitigation prior to mass release.
4. Documentation & Employee Training- Author, standardize, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), visual aids, and assembly checklists.
- Translate complex engineering specifications into intuitive instructions for operators.
- Design and deliver onboarding, cross-training, and retraining programs covering equipment operation, quality standards, and safety compliance.
- Audit point-of-use documentation and incorporate floor feedback to continuously enhance procedural accuracy.
Qualifications- Education:Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related technical field).
- Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing, production, or process engineering supporting active shop-floor environments.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise in NPI, process validation, line balancing, and engineering change management.
- Methodologies: Solid grounding in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Documentation & Systems: Proven ability to write concise SOPs and training content; proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP/MES experience is a plus.
- Work Environment: Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work on-site in a high-velocity, fast-paced manufacturing facility.
