Onsite Manufacturing Project Engineer — CAD & Lean

Employment Type: Contract/ Full Time – 10 months with possible extension for long term 1-2 years

Role Overview:

The Onsite Manufacturing Project Engineer will play a critical role in driving improvements to increase throughput and reduce downtime significantly. This position involves hands-on engineering support, mechanical design, and coordination with offshore resources to deliver robust solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and tooling capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design & Engineering Support

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements for improvement projects.
• Get CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for tools, fixtures, and process enhancements.
• Support prototyping and testing of designed solutions.
• Work with local vendors to manufacture and implement designed solutions.
• Provide engineering expertise for custom solutions addressing plant needs and NPIs (New Product Introductions).

Project Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary liaison between client teams and offshore engineers.
• Prioritize and manage multiple small/medium and large projects simultaneously for deployment
• Provide weekly progress updates, documentation, and status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration across time zones with offshore teams.
• Analyze downtime causes and propose solutions to reduce downtime.
• Support initiatives to improve standard work and on-the-job training processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process improvement roles.
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixture design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to deliver solutions under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for cross-functional and global collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technical expertise in mechanical design and manufacturing optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.

Work Schedule for All Roles:

• On-site presence required Monday–Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Meetings may occur after shift (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM).
• Occasional Friday/Saturday work for major cutovers and installations.