Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

Join a long-established, privately held global manufacturing organization specializing in precision-engineered metal products and advanced material solutions. With operations across North America and Europe and a workforce of more than 700 employees, the company serves a wide range of industries by delivering high-performance materials used in critical applications worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing operations to identify process inefficiencies, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and oversee projects from planning and design through execution and validation.
• Develop, revise, and maintain detailed operational procedures and work instructions to improve consistency and process control.
• Facilitate and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, TPM activities, process mapping, and structured problem-solving exercises.
• Provide technical expertise to improve production throughput, product quality, workplace safety, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Analyze equipment performance and manufacturing data to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Conduct root cause investigations related to production, quality, and equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with vendors, customers, operations personnel, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical and quality concerns.
• Create and maintain facility and equipment layouts using CAD and related engineering software.
• Support process development in metal manufacturing operations, including measurement systems, inspection technologies, cleaning processes, and production equipment optimization.
• Partner with maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement long-term reliability improvements.
• Leverage analytics, industrial data collection systems, and predictive maintenance technologies to enhance process performance and product quality.
• Provide engineering support across multiple functional areas, including production, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of three years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and quality improvement tools.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering-related technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Strong customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering results.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, process development, or advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable making informed decisions in changing operational environments.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and process improvement methodologies. They should have experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and quality improvement tools. Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions. Proficiency with CAD software and engineering-related technologies is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary, as is the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels. Strong customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering results are also crucial. The successful candidate should be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience with rapid prototyping, process development, or advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus. Comfortable making informed decisions in changing operational environments is also important.

Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and quality improvement tools.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering-related technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, process development, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Comfortable making informed decisions in changing operational environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and insurance benefits.

Paid vacation time.

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 + Bonus Eligibility!

Schedule

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