Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role supports the transfer and startup of a manufacturing cell from an existing facility to a new production site. You design and implement the new cell layout, establish process flows, develop fixtures and tooling, create standard work, and train operators to enable a safe, efficient, and repeatable production launch. You work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to stabilize the new cell, improve first pass yield, support on-time delivery, and ensure the operation can meet customer demand at standard production rates.

This is an on-site position in a light manufacturing and assembly environment, initially contract/temp-based with potential for full-time conversion.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and execute the full transfer of an existing manufacturing cell and processes into a new production site.

+ Plan and implement manufacturing cell layouts, including equipment placement, workstations, and material flow paths.

+ Develop cell layouts that improve safety, ergonomics, material flow, quality, and production efficiency.

+ Review existing SOPs and finished units to understand current processes and performance expectations.

+ Reverse engineer and rebuild manufacturing processes when direct observation of the existing line is not possible.

+ Set up workstations and production flow to replicate and optimize the existing manufacturing environment.

+ Establish facility and cell layouts aligned with production needs and customer demand.

+ Create and document standard work, detailed work instructions, process controls, and visual management tools.

+ Map and document all processes for the new site to ensure clarity, traceability, and repeatability.

+ Develop and implement operator training materials based on standard work and process requirements.

+ Train operators on new and existing processes, quality expectations, equipment usage, and safe work practices.

+ Ensure operators can consistently meet standard production times to support startup output targets and customer demand.

+ Support startup and stabilization of the new cell by identifying risks, resolving issues, and improving first pass yield and throughput.

+ Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, safety, and productivity.

+ Maintain production performance to meet on-time delivery goals and standard production rates.

+ Collaborate with Quality and suppliers to identify root causes of component or process failures and implement corrective actions.

+ Develop fixturing, tooling, and process improvements to support production lines and enhance manufacturability.

+ Support qualification of new and revised parts in partnership with engineering and cross-functional teams.

+ Implement and improve standard work processes to reduce variation and enhance consistency.

+ Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to address process issues and improve key performance indicators, including first pass yield.

+ Interpret SOPs and translate them into practical, efficient production processes and workflows.

+ Perform hands-on setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting of manufacturing workflows and equipment.

+ Move equipment and workstations as needed to optimize layout and support process changes.

+ Contribute to project planning and execution for site consolidation, ensuring milestones are met within the defined timeline.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or operations.

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing.

+ Experience transferring, starting up, or relocating manufacturing cells, production lines, or assembly processes (strongly preferred).

+ Proven experience developing manufacturing layouts for cells, lines, or facilities.

+ Proven experience creating process flows and mapping end-to-end manufacturing processes.

+ in developing standard work and detailed work instructions.

+ Experience creating operator training materials and delivering effective training.

+ Ability to train operators and clearly communicate process expectations and quality…