Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes that improve product quality, operational efficiency, and cost performance.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support production operations, continuous improvement initiatives, new product introductions, and capital projects, while ensuring manufacturing processes align with quality standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and methods to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), ensuring manufacturability and successful production launches.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes for wood furniture production, including cutting, machining, assembly, upholstery preparation, and finishing operations.
• Develop and standardize process parameters, work instructions (SOPs), and best practices to ensure consistent production performance.
• Analyze and improve material flow across woodworking, assembly, and upholstery areas to reduce bottlenecks and waste.
• Design, develop, test, source, and justify manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process improvements.
• Lead process capability, cycle time, and productivity studies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support production teams in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage engineering and CAPEX projects, including budgets, schedules, resource planning, and project execution.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve process reliability and operational performance.
• Maintain facility and equipment layouts to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.
• Experience in furniture manufacturing, woodworking, assembly, or related manufacturing environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively on the production floor.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Knowledge of project management tools; CNC experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Self-directed, organized, and results-oriented.
• Advanced English proficiency (90%+).
• Valid U.S. visa preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Language:

• english (Required)

Work Location: In person