Manufacturing Engineer

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions serving municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. The company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems, with 1,000+ distributors and dealers across North America and industry-leading technology and performance.

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, develops, and continuously improves manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards. This role collaborates closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to optimize fit, form, function, cost, and manufacturability while supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Determine and develop manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, and workflows to produce products in an economical and efficient manner while maintaining fit, form, function, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve product designs for manufacturability, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and production efficiency.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Provide clear documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support production teams.
• Train and communicate process changes, new equipment usage, and revised work methods to supervisors and shop personnel.
• Investigate, evaluate, and recommend new equipment, tooling, or technology to improve manufacturing processes, safety, capacity, and quality.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in a timely manner and ensure effective communication of changes to all affected departments.
• Review and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), evaluating the impact on safety, quality, cost, and production efficiency to ensure changes align with company objectives.
• Analyze current and proposed manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvements that enhance workplace safety and ergonomics.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production issues, quality concerns, and process deviations.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy fabrication environment preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and production workflows.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and shop personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Syte-Line/SolidWorks systems preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision – multiple plans to choose from
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gain Share Bonus Program
• Reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses
• Tuition assistance
• 9 company-paid holidays