Manufacturing Engineer - Operations Leadership Track

About the role

This role is ideal for engineers with 3-4 years of experience in manufacturing or heavy industry who want to expand beyond analysis and into execution, leadership, and plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production systems to identify inefficiencies and performance gaps
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Use data to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize workflows
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability
• Support planning and scheduling to optimize labor, materials, and equipment
• Translate plant performance data into actionable improvements
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts on the plant floor
• Champion safety through process improvements and operational discipline

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or operations engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related) preferred

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Interest in growing into plant or operations leadership roles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Relocation within the US is expected as part of long-term career growth

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time position

Skills

• Technical expertise in manufacturing or heavy industry
• Ability to work closely with production teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Interest in growing into plant or operations leadership roles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills