Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a problem-solver at heart? Do you thrive on improving systems, boosting efficiency, and driving quality? McElroy Manufacturing is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who's ready to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible impact on how we build our products-and our future.

What You'll Do

You'll be at the heart of our operations, where innovation meets execution. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll analyze and optimize our assembly and production processes, ensuring that we deliver top-tier quality-on time and on budget.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on manufacturing support with long-term process improvement initiatives. You'll own projects from concept through implementation and play a key role in scaling production capability.

Your mission includes:

* Maximizing throughput & quality:
Analyze operations and recommend improvements to make our processes leaner, faster, and better.

* Leading process improvement:
Own projects that reduce costs and elevate productivity across assembly operations.

* Driving documentation excellence:
Create and maintain critical documentation like Process Control Plans, Work Center Layouts, and SOPs.

* Supporting new product launches:
Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to the assembly floor.

Your Core Focus Areas

Quality (Lead Role)

* Identify issues and manage countermeasures to drive world-class quality.

* Recommend training or improvements as needed.

* Lead process audits and suggest engineering changes that boost product integrity.

Delivery (Support Role)

* Design and implement assembly processes for new and existing products.

* Conduct time studies and help reduce cycle times.

* Assist in component changes, material flow, and scheduling coordination.

Cost & Productivity (Lead Role)

* Spearhead projects that make us more efficient and cost-effective.

* Drive plant layout changes, evaluate new equipment, and lead tooling upgrades.

* Champion continuous improvement in every corner of the shop floor.

Safety & Team Coordination (Support Role)

* Promote a culture of safety and compliance across all processes.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with assembly, engineering, and warehouse teams.

What Success Looks Like

* You become the go-to expert for your assigned segment.

* You drive measurable improvements in throughput, first-pass yield, labor efficiency, and assembly cycle time.

* You own the implementation of new product lines-start to finish.

* You proactively tackle process inefficiencies and solve problems before they arise.

What You Bring to the Table

* Education:

BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.

* Tools of the Trade:
Solid experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, & CAD required with a high proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works, and ERP Systems preferred.

* Background:
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and root cause analysis in a production environment.

* Mindset:
Detail-oriented, hands-on, proactive, and ready to lead - able to identify issues, take ownership, and drive solutions independently

* Additional Qualifications:

Willingness to travel (domestic/international) and work flexible hours as needed.

What You Can Expect from Us

* Regular time spent on the production floor troubleshooting issues, implementing process improvements, and working directly with assembly teams.

* A dynamic team focused on innovation and collaboration.

* Opportunities for growth and professional development.

* A strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

* The chance to leave your mark on high-impact projects.