1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, implement, and maintain production processes to drive quality and efficiency, and create manufacturing plans that improve operational competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define concepts and manufacturing processes for new product introductions and product enhancements using advanced engineering techniques such as DFM/DFA, FMEA, 3P, 7-Ways, and Lean Six Sigma Methodology.
• Oversee capital planning, CER creation and approvals, capital project timing and implementation, and capital spending and budgeting.
• Assume responsibility for plant VA/VE savings.
• Ensure all equipment meets OSHA-compliant safety regulations.
• Drive engineering principles and discipline through mentoring, training, and project reviews, including PFMEA, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Dynamic Control Plans (DCP), Lean Tools, Project Management, and Simultaneous Engineering.
• Manage, develop, and improve manufacturing standards, including machine capability and capacity, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with lean principles and techniques such as Visual Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Cycle Time Reduction, Process Balancing, Yokoten, 5S, Set-Up Reduction (SMED), and Kanban.
• Strong analytic skills with the ability to clearly link operational performance drivers to financial results.
• PLC Programming and Automation knowledge is a plus.

Skills

• Understanding of new product development.
• Ability to utilize engineering principles to develop robust manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in management-leadership techniques such as project management, objective development, and project review disciplines.
• Fluent knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, assembly, and quality control processes.
• Strong leadership skills to drive engineering principles and processes.
• Understanding of Lean, 3P, Kaizen, and Six Sigma programs.
• Knowledge of new model launch requirements and processes to ensure flawless launch goals.
• PC Skills: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Experience in 2D/3D Modeling software (AutoCAD, Pro-E) is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts between varying personalities.
• Ability to guide and lead both non-technical and technical personnel to technical solutions.
• Demonstrated implementation of root cause analysis and solutions.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on day one, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family-building benefits, including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Pay

Annual base salary range: $89,585.00 – $124,950.00 (salaried position).

Schedule

On-site, 5 days per week. This is a safety-sensitive role that may require additional drug screening.