Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations by implementing new products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process development, testing, and engineering support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support new and existing products.
• Perform time studies to validate labor standards and improve production efficiency.
• Identify and reduce manufacturing variability by collaborating with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and implement process improvements across operations.
• Design and conduct developmental and acceptance tests for military and international contracts.
• Fabricate engineering prototypes for testing and evaluation.
• Source new vendors and qualify parts.
• Provide CAD support for component drawings, layouts, and work center design.
• Oversee justification, planning, and execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
• Research and analyze new methods, equipment, materials, and procedures to optimize performance and cost.
• Lead Lean manufacturing projects using Kaizen, 6S, and other classical Lean techniques.
• Evaluate production capacity and recommend enhancements to increase throughput and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field; Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, or process improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and tools, with proven success leading Kaizen and 6S projects or manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout initiatives.
• Ability to manage projects using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports, deliver presentations, and collaborate across teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employer-paid disability.
• Wellness program.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work-life balance.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies).