Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting production in the plant and will report to the Plant Engineering Manager. The role will work both independently and as a part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, this role will function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning throughout the facility.

• Develops, improves, and monitors standards, processes, and performance to reduce costs and improve production operations
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, and drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost savings initiatives
• Provides objective, functional, and financial engineering guidance on capital expenditures to site management.
• Supports installation and implementation of capital expenditures.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions
• Provides lean manufacturing guidance to operations through coordination with the site Lean Manager
• Investigate production issues using a systematic approach to root cause and corrective actions (8D problem solving methodology)
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Associates degree in a technical field with equivalent technical experience
• Previous experience with or exposure to the welding process is beneficial
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
• Experience with in a lean manufacturing environment preferred
• Proven 8D, 5Y, or relevant problem-solving methodology