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Manufacturing Layout Engineer
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Riverside, Riverside County, California, 92504, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The Manufacturing Layout Engineer plays a critical role in designing efficient, safe, and high-quality production environments for new product launches. This position leads the development and optimization of production lines, sub-assembly cells, work-in-process (WIP) zones, and material presentation systems to meet takt time, quality, and safety goals. The engineer collaborates closely with tooling, facilities, safety, quality, and operations teams to implement lean manufacturing principles, support hands-on line launches, and continuously improve factory layouts.
Responsibilities- Design production line and cell layouts using AutoCAD, including workstations, material flow, and operator zones
- Collaborate with tooling teams to develop ergonomic fixtures and material handling solutions
- Define standard work sequences and support line balancing and manpower planning
- Develop supermarkets and kitting areas aligned with takt time and visual management principles
- Implement lean practices such as 5S, visual controls, and error-proofing measures
- Support line buildouts including floor marking, workstation placement, and launch adjustments
- Document best practices, layout standards, and lessons learned
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering with layout responsibility
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for production and station-level design
- Strong experience applying lean manufacturing principles
- Hands-on problem-solving skills in shop-floor environments
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills
- Experience with time studies and basic line balancing
- Experience launching new production lines or products
- Lean Six Sigma training or certification
- AutoCAD (required)
- Microsoft Office and Excel for analysis and reporting
- Performance visualization tools preferred
- Manufacturing simulation tools a plus
- MES and digital work instruction systems familiarity preferred
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