Manufacturing Engineer II

About the role

Centrotherm Eco Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to improve manufacturing operations through process development, equipment implementation, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role uses engineering principles and manufacturing data to improve safety, quality, efficiency, ergonomics, cost, and production capability. Manufacturing Engineer II works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external vendors to support production processes, equipment, documentation, and new equipment sourcing and install and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage moderately complex manufacturing engineering projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, capacity, and cost improvement, and new equipment installation.
• Develop project timelines, requirements, status updates, and resource needs for assigned manufacturing and capital improvement projects.
• Research and evaluate equipment, tooling, materials, technologies, and vendors to support manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including layouts, process flows, production methods, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing aids using 3D CAD software.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including drawings, BOMs, routings, work instructions, process documentation, and shop aids.
• Support equipment installations, process changes, and manufacturing launches from planning through implementation.
• Support the maintenance department with TPM software, including setting TPM intervals and content. Manage and create stocking list for critical spares inventory.
• Support prototype and first-article production by working with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify and resolve process or design issues.
• Lead assigned continuous improvement activities using Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods, including PDCA, 5 Why, 8D, Standard Work, process flow analysis, and Kaizen.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, root causes, improvement opportunities, and KPI performance.
• Lead or support root-cause investigations related to quality, equipment, process, or manufacturing performance and implement corrective actions.
• Support capital project analysis by gathering data related to cost, capacity, productivity, and expected return.
• Work with production employees and technicians to implement process improvements and provide technical training as needed.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineer I employees and technicians as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and incorporate safety and ergonomic requirements into processes and projects.
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and plant layouts.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action tools such as 5 Why, 8D, and PDCA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use manufacturing data to support improvements and engineering decisions.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software; Creo experience preferred.
• Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including drawings, BOMs, routings, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data.
• Ability to manage moderately complex projects and coordinate across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to production employees, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Physical demands include prolonged desk work, hand/arm/finger dexterity, speaking/hearing ability, vision requirements (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment), frequent sitting/standing/walking, occasional climbing/balancing, regular lifting of 10–50 lbs., occasional lifting over 100 lbs., and requirement to wear safety glasses and steel/composite-toe shoes in warehouse or manufacturing areas.