Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

TEC Specialty Products is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvement, quality system rigor, and capital project execution within our construction adhesives manufacturing operations. This role sits at the intersection of operations, quality, and engineering — partnering with production, R&D, and supply chain to improve throughput, reduce variation, and bring new equipment and product lines online safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, structured problem-solving skills (RCCA, CAPA, 8D), and experience leading capital projects from scope through commissioning.

Experience with SAP S/4

HANA and dry-blend or powder manufacturing is a meaningful plus. This role requires up to 25% travel to support multi-site initiatives, equipment vendors, and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, value-stream mapping, DMAIC, 5S, SMED) to improve OEE, yield, throughput, and labor efficiency.

Analyze production data and downtime drivers to identify bottlenecks and root causes; implement countermeasures with measurable, sustained results.

Develop and maintain standard work, SOPs, work instructions, and visual management tools across production lines.

Champion a culture of operational excellence by training and coaching operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.

Capital Projects & Equipment Scope, justify (ROI / payback), and execute capital projects — from equipment selection and vendor management through installation, commissioning, validation, and handover to operations.

Specify and procure production equipment, automation, and material handling systems; manage contractors and integrators on-site.

Lead equipment FAT/SAT, PQ/OQ activities, and ensure proper documentation, spare parts strategy, and preventive maintenance plans are in place port facility layout planning, line balancing, and process flow optimization to accommodate growth and new product introductions.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Lead structured root-cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for nonconformances, customer complaints, scrap, rework, and recurring downtime events.

Drive Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) to closure with verified effectiveness — not just containment — and document learnings so issues don't recur on adjacent lines or products.

Partner with the Quality team on internal audits, document control, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews for process, equipment, raw material, and formulation changes.

Develop process control plans, control charts (SPC), and inspection criteria to reduce variation and ensure consistent product quality.

Cross-Functional Support Collaborate with R&D and Product Management to scale new formulations from pilot to full production, including process validation and first-article qualification.

Work with EHS to ensure all engineering changes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Support production planning, supply chain, and customer service by translating operational realities into reliable schedules and lead times.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a process, batch, or discrete manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience leading Lean / continuous improvement projects with quantified results (cost, throughput, quality, safety).Demonstrated experience with structured problem-solving — RCCA, CAPA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone — and the discipline to drive issues to verified, sustained closure.

Track record of successfully managing capital projects (scope, budget, schedule) from concept through commissioning.

Strong analytical and data skills (Excel at minimum; Power BI, Minitab, or similar a plus).Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence across operators, technicians, engineers, and senior leadership.

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