Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and cost-effective operations. This role collaborates closely with production, quality, supply chain, and design teams to improve manufacturability, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts - Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, quality issues, and opportunities for improvement - Lead or support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives - Collaborate with product design teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective - Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions - Support equipment selection, installation, validation, and maintenance activities - Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements - Train production staff on new processes, tools, and improvements - Support new product introductions (NPI) and process scale-up activities

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field - 2–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment - Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - Effective communication and collaboration skills - Experience with CAD software and manufacturing-related systems (e.g., ERP, MES) - Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification - Experience in regulated industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical, or food manufacturing) - Project management experience - Ability to work in a manufacturing/production environment

Qualifications

- Occasional lifting, standing, or walking on the production floor - May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) - Manufacturing or production floor environment - Exposure to noise, machinery, and production equipment - Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required - Full-time - Overtime may be required based on production needs