Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead continuous improvement projects, including developing action plans, setting goals, managing resources, tracking progress, and providing status updates.
• Manage assigned manufacturing engineering and project management initiatives.
• Apply Lean principles to the design and implementation of new manufacturing processes, methodologies, and equipment layouts to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Analyze process flows and value streams to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze systems and business processes and implement modifications that improve efficiency and overall plant performance.
• Improve and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Investigate product non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Understand process and equipment limitations and develop solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and improve technical operating instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Design and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment, including documentation and employee training.
• Support new automation projects and provide lead support as automation is launched into production.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience within a manufacturing facility required.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Six Sigma training and/or experience preferred.
• Experience with plastic injection molding strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting automation projects; PLC programming experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for assigned areas.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Able to develop and manage project timelines, priorities, resources, and cost budgets.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency or aptitude with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and SolidWorks.
• Ability and desire to learn new technologies and take on new challenges.