Manufacturing Engineer

Air Energy Group, LLC, 105 Industrial Blvd, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Air Energy Group, LLC

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure high product quality. This role collaborates cross-functionally with design, quality, maintenance, and operations teams to develop, implement, and optimize production systems, equipment, and workflows.

• Process Improvement:
  Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Design Support:
  Work closely with product engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Tooling & Equipment:
  Specify, design, and procure manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tools to support production needs.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement:
  Lead Kaizen events, implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Documentation:
  Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• New Product Introduction (NPI):
  Support launch of new products and processes, including pilot builds and production ramp-up.
• Data Analysis:
  Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, downtime, and cycle time; recommend data-driven improvements.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Ensure all processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work with operations, quality, supply chain, and maintenance to ensure smooth production flow and timely issue resolution.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  2–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably mechanical, industrial, or process-based industries).
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization tools.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools.

• Detail-oriented and methodical approach.
• Hands-on problem solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

• Process yield improvement percentage.
• Reduction in manufacturing costs or waste.
• Equipment uptime and reliability.
• On-time project completion.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.

Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.