Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for driving process excellence, leading project lifecycle, supporting production and transfers, managing and mentoring teams, and solving problems and innovating within KNA manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive Process Excellence: Improve manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing resources.
• Lead Project Lifecycle: Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of manufacturing engineering work for moderate to major-scope projects, ensuring successful implementation.
• Support Production & Transfers: Provide day-to-day production support to Operations while taking a lead role in the inter-company transfer of manufactured products globally and domestically.
• Manage & Mentor Teams: Direct, coordinate, and manage the activities of engineers, technicians, and assigned resources assisting with project assignments.
• Solve Problems & Innovate: Conduct thorough investigations for research projects, identify technical or resource concerns, and implement swift corrective actions.

Requirements

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) from a four-year college or university.
• Proven Experience: 5 to 7 years of professional Engineering or Operations experience, including at least 2 years of dedicated project management experience.
• Technical & Lean Expertise: Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, tools, and processes, complemented by strong mechanical aptitude.
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in MS Office products, alongside expected skills in MS Project and Visio.
• Preferred Extras: Additional coursework in Lean/problem-solving techniques, and experience with new product production start-ups working with off-site design teams.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience, the salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000, plus bonus opportunity under the Karcher Incentive Plan.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

Schedule

Regular physical effort required, including standing for up to 8 hours, walking frequently, reaching with arms and hands, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles. Noise level is usually high, requiring proper protective equipment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity under the Karcher Incentive Plan.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical Effort: Regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours, walk frequently, and reach with arms and hands. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Vision Needs: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Shop Environment: Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles. The noise level is usually high, requiring proper protective equipment.

Contact Information

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran

To apply, please upload your resume online and leave your contact information.

Together towards a clean world.

Benique Lucero | Talent Acquisition Manager

Benique.Lucero@karcher.com

Aurora, US, 80019