Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team and make a tangible impact on our operations. In this role, you’ll spend approximately 80% of your time on the shop floor, actively solving problems and collaborating with safety teams, manufacturing operators, quality assurance, operations supervisors, and sales.

The remaining 20% will be spent in the office, analyzing data, refining processes, and planning improvements. Your expertise will be key to enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness across our operations. If you're ready to be hands‑on and lead meaningful change, we invite you to be a driving force in our journey toward operational excellence!

• Innovate and Lead:
  Spearhead process improvements using advanced statistical analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and engineering principles to meet key performance metrics in safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate and Resolve:
  Lead cross‑functional teams to analyze root causes of production issues, implement corrective actions, and monitor results for ongoing performance improvement.
• Streamline and Optimize:
  Partner with manufacturing, quality, engineering, maintenance, and purchasing teams to manage and streamline production processes for maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Ensure Excellence:
  Define production sequences, inspection criteria, tooling, gauges, and fixtures to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Standardize and Enhance:
  Develop and maintain SOPs that boost safety, quality, productivity, and reduce machine downtime, scrap, and delinquencies.
• Drive Projects:
  Oversee the planning and execution of capital improvement projects to achieve cost savings and increase throughput.
• Manage Costs:
  Collaborate with finance and materials management to maintain accurate manufacturing costs, process routings, and bills of materials.
• Train and Guide:
  Mentor and train production staff on best practices, production procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure consistent, high‑quality output.
• Collaborate with Suppliers:
  Work with purchasing and suppliers to enhance process reliability, lower costs, and secure high‑quality materials.
• Provide Expertise:
  Offer technical expertise to resolve production issues and ensure continuous improvement in product and process quality.
• Stay Updated:
  Keep abreast of technological advancements and process innovations that could improve manufacturing operations.
• Maintain Equipment:
  Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing teams to ensure equipment is properly set, maintained, and calibrated for consistent high‑quality production.
• Document Processes:
  Maintain accurate documentation for all manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Promote Safety:
  Foster a "Safety 24/7" culture by driving safety initiatives to prevent accidents and ensure a zero‑incident environment.
• Other:
  Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in metal machining (e.g., Header, Roll Former, Chucker, CNC turning, Point, Shave, Stamping, etc.).
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies;
  Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Deep understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and tools, including root cause analysis, demand flow, process design, bills of material, and Value Stream Mapping.

• Proactive commitment to safety.
• Servant leader mindset—empowers teams, listens actively, and removes barriers.
• Results‑driven with a strong ability to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving and reasoning skills, with the ability to execute written, verbal, or diagram‑based instructions effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety regulations, and operating procedures; effective…