Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Serves as technical leader and operational excellence support for manufacturing, ensuring safe execution of work while meeting engineering, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Focuses on welding and fabrication, industrial processes, and driving LEAN manufacturing transformation.

Responsibilities

• Standard Work Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Partner with design engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and efficient product design

• Lead structured root cause analysis and resolution of production issues

• Review and approve ECO/ECR changes to ensure manufacturing readiness and workflow integrity

• Cost & Productivity Improvement

• Lead initiatives to reduce cost, improve labor efficiency, and minimize scrap

• Optimize facility layout and material flow to support scalable, high-efficiency operations

• Support benchmarking and continuous improvement

• LEAN Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

• Support deployment of LEAN principles (6S, Standard Work, Visual Management)

• Drive value stream optimization focused on flow, waste reduction, and SQDC performance

• Manufacturing Systems, Tooling & Automation

• Design and implement tooling, jigs, fixtures, and material handling solutions to improve safety and throughput

• Partner with controls and engineering teams on system performance, troubleshooting, and upgrades

• Standard Work & Process Control

• Review, update, or create new routers defining process steps, sequence of operations, work instructions, & labor hour estimates

• Implement and sustain Standard Work across manufacturing operations

• Conduct time studies and maintain accurate routing and process data

• Reinforce process discipline through documentation, control, and continuous improvement

• Collaboration & Culture

• Coach and train teams on process discipline and problem-solving methodologies

• Partner cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and supply chain

• Reinforce safety, quality, and accountability as foundational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Welding Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with welding & machining

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with:

  • AutoCAD and engineering 3D modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks)
  • LEAN principles (Standard Work, 6S, Visual Management)
  • Proven experience in facility layout, material flow design, and process optimization
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, including weld symbols and GD&T
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
  • Ability to read and understand WPS’s and PQR’s

• Desired:

  • Automated material handling systems and industrial equipment integration
  • Experience with automated welding
  • Formal LEAN / Six Sigma certification
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • Hands-on experience with AGVs, AMRs, or automated transport systems
  • Exposure to MES, data capture, or smart manufacturing systems
  • Basic capability in PLC programming, automation logic, or system configuration
  • Knowledge of welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW, etc.)
  • Understanding of materials (SST, duplex, aluminum, carbon steel, etc.) and how they are welded
  • Understanding of welding codes (AWS, ASME, API, etc.)
  • Knowledge of mechanical and metallurgical testing
  • Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving