Industrial Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Position Summary Hands-on manufacturing engineering role focused on improving production processes, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement across a multi-SKU, semi-custom production environment.

This role bridges engineering and operations—owning implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing systems to improve throughput, quality, and cost.

Key Responsibilities Process Improvement & Optimization Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and variability

Implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and cost efficiency

Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing

Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Manufacturing Execution & Support Support day-to-day production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues

Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions

Maintain safe, reliable, and repeatable manufacturing systems

Collaborate with operations and quality to resolve production issues

New Product Introduction (NPI)
Support transition of new products from design into production

Assist in defining manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling

Partner with engineering and quality to ensure successful product launches

Tooling, Fixtures & CADAssist in design and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and jigs

Use CAD to create and update drawings and layouts

Support development of efficient plant layouts and workflows

Documentation & Data Analysis Create and maintain technical process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions

Collect and analyze production data to measure performance improvements

Prepare reports on process capability, efficiency, and quality trends

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and R&D on process improvements

Support capital equipment evaluations and justification

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Qualifications Required Bachelor ’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience5+ years of hands-on manufacturing / process engineering experience

Experience in production environments (preferably high-mix / configurable products)
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt a plus)
CAD proficiency (Solid Works or similar)

Experience with tooling, fixtures, or sewn/assembly-based manufacturing

Experience with problem analysis and resolution

Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others

Requires good leadership skills and communication skills

Ability to recommend and implement improvements

Equipment Used Computer, telephone, smartphone, Microsoft office, Excel

Note1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.
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