Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by developing, optimizing, and sustaining efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing processes. This position partners closely with production, quality, and design engineering teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and support the successful launch of new products. Through data-driven analysis, project leadership, and hands-on collaboration on the manufacturing floor, this role directly impacts product quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, capacity, and safety
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and quality issues cross-functionally
• Support cost analysis, production planning, and labor/material estimates
• Develop manufacturing methods with design engineering for new products
• Lead capital projects from concept through completion (scope, schedule, budget)
• Support equipment selection, justification, and implementation
• Create concept drawings for new or improved equipment
• Conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and risk assessments
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process flows, and work instructions
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Determine optimal manufacturing processes while considering efficiency, quality, cost, and scalability
• Select appropriate equipment and machinery for each manufacturing process by evaluating capabilities, compatibility with existing systems, cost-effectiveness, and future expansion needs
• Identify root causes of production issues and implement timely corrective actions based on analysis of process data, experimentation, and collaboration with other departments
• Prioritize continuous improvement projects in efficiency, quality, and safety
• Accurately estimate project budgets to stay within 5% of projected budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5–8 years of progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong background in process improvement and operational excellence
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fabrication
• CAD and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Plastic tooling experience is a plus