Manufacturing Engineer

At Ideal Partners Staffing has partnered with a growing national manufacturer in seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the growing team. Company is driven by innovation, quality, and efficiency.

We are looking for a technically skilled and hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about building and refining processes to drive productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing processes and systems to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role emphasizes tooling design, process improvement, equipment commissioning, and cross‑functional collaboration to support new and existing product lines in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Design and re‑engineer tooling to extend life cycles and support new product launches.
• Coordinate acquisition, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment with external suppliers.
• Validate new equipment and ensure it meets performance, safety, and quality standards.

• Lead and participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement events to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve dollar‑per‑man‑hour performance and overall efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process flow maps, floor layouts, and standardized work documentation.

• Collaborate with Product Design and Production teams to create manufacturing documentation for new products.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to production teams.
• Mentor and support junior manufacturing engineers to ensure consistent process knowledge and skill development.
• Provide on‑site troubleshooting and maintenance support for mineral processing systems, including thickeners, polymer systems, slurry pumps, and cyclones/separators.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize equipment reliability, performance, and production uptime.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and 5S methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works, AutoCAD, CATIA, or equivalent) for tooling and equipment design.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, production optimization, and quality control standards.
• Ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Prior field engineering experience and familiarity with mineral processing systems is a strong plus.

• Manufacturing process design and optimization
• Tooling and equipment design & commissioning
• Production performance analysis and optimization
• Quality control, FMEA, SPC, RCA
• Cross‑functional collaboration and mentorship
• Data analysis and reporting using Excel, Minitab, or equivalent
• Project management and vendor coordination

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment