Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer II plays a key role in developing and improving products, designs, and manufacturing processes from initial concept through final implementation. This position works on a variety of small-scale engineering projects with varying scope and complexity, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The role involves hands-on work in a production environment, close collaboration with experienced team members, and the application of engineering principles to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

Responsibilities

* Lead small-scale engineering projects (under $100K) from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

* Secure buy-in and technical approval from engineers and other stakeholders for project plans, designs, and process changes.

* Independently diagnose and resolve production issues using expertise in one or more technical disciplines such as rubber, fabrication, forming, coatings, castings, or machining.

* Develop, document, and execute testing protocols, incorporating input from team members to validate designs and processes.

* Define quality expectations for products and processes and implement quality assurance procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

* Create, update, and maintain comprehensive production documentation, including work instructions, QA matrices, bills of materials, and detailed production procedures.

* Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to address process deviations, defects, and equipment issues.

* Drive process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

* Support tooling design, selection, and optimization to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and product quality.

* Collaborate with procurement and other cross-functional teams to ensure materials, tooling, and equipment meet project and production requirements.

* Use Solid Works and other engineering tools to develop, modify, and optimize designs for manufacturability and performance.

* Contribute to DFMEA and other risk assessment activities to identify potential failure modes and implement preventive actions.

* Participate in troubleshooting activities on the production floor, including working with press brakes, jigs, and other manufacturing equipment.

* Support and promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the production environment.

Essential Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.

* Demonstrated experience leading engineering or manufacturing projects from concept to implementation.

* Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and tracking progress against timelines and budgets.

* Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a production or manufacturing environment.

* Hands-on proficiency with hand tools and power tools used in industrial and manufacturing settings.

* Practical experience in one or more technical disciplines such as rubber, fabrication, forming, coatings, castings, or machining.

* Experience with metal forming, metal casting, metal fabrication, metal bending, CNC machining, and welding.

* Proficiency with Solid Works for design and process-related tasks.

* Experience applying root cause analysis techniques to resolve production and quality issues.

* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools, including 5S, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.

* Ability to define and track QA metrics and KPIs to monitor process performance and quality.

* Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, production staff, and cross-functional teams.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) or similar risk assessment tools.

* Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and methodologies for process improvement.

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