Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This is a hands-on, floor-present role with a specific focus on chemical treatment (CTD) processes, brazing operations, scrap and rework reduction, and Lean manufacturing implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production methods, with focused attention on CTD chemical treatment and brazing operations
• Analyze scrap, rework, downtime, and process variation using performance data; implement corrective and preventive actions that stick
• Lead Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance
• Conduct structured root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing issues and prevent recurrence
• Create and maintain process documentation, including standard work, work instructions, process flows, and time studies
• Develop and sustain process controls, including process capability analysis and statistical process control (SPC) where applicable
• Support new product introductions, prototype builds, and production line development
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, chemical handling, and environmental regulations; support wastewater and EPA compliance activities in partnership with EHS
• Partner with Quality to investigate nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and improve first-pass yield
• Train production employees on equipment, processes, and standard work
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and external vendors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on manufacturing experience
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated experience with Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as brazing, welding, chemical treatment, assembly, or similar
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, DraftSight, or similar)
• Experience using data and metrics to drive process decisions and track KPIs
• Familiarity with process control methods, including standard work, process capability, and SPC
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; advanced Excel skills for data analysis preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Led Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent)
• Experience with chemical treatment (CTD) systems and/or brazing furnace operations
• Experience with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or 3D printing
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing quality management practices
• Experience supporting environmental compliance activities, including chemical safety, hazardous material handling, and wastewater/EPA requirements