Manufacturing Engineer II

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing process for assigned product lines, including process routings, control plans, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) for recurring production issues, driving corrective actions to closure and validating effectiveness through data.
• Independently lead Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen improvement events on assigned lines, setting measurable targets and sustaining gains through standard work.
• Lead tooling and fixture design projects from concept through qualification, managing vendor relationships and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) for new and modified operations, partnering with EHS to implement safety and ergonomic controls.
• Own control plan development and maintenance in coordination with Quality Engineering, linking critical process parameters to PFMEA detection rankings.
• Manage ECN implementation on the production floor, independently assessing impact and driving routing, tooling, and work instruction updates.
• Lead deviation and nonconformance disposition for process-related escapes, providing data and recommending disposition with supporting justification.
• Develop and own rework instruction documentation for assigned product lines.
• Lead or support new production equipment deployment including IQ/OQ/PQ activities and operator training.
• Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day guidance to Manufacturing Engineer I staff.

Core Competencies

• Collaborating: Works cooperatively with others to help the team achieve its goals; shares information, asks for input, and fulfills team responsibilities.
• Leveraging Feedback: Takes full advantage of feedback opportunities; welcomes and actively explores feedback to improve knowledge, skills, and behavior.
• Continuous Learning: Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities and applies new skills on the job.
• Managing Work: Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently; prioritizes tasks, schedules appropriately, and stays focused.
• Decision-Making: Identifies problems and opportunities, gathers and interprets information, generates alternatives, and chooses effective courses of action in a timely manner.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated progression in process ownership and project leadership.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent) preferred; experience with tooling and fixture design.
• Experience with ERP systems required; familiarity with MES systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Lean/Kaizen events and sustain improvements through standard work.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or equivalent) preferred.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently; requires periodic supervision.

Pay

Pay Rate: $79,200.00 - $118,800.00