Manufacturing Engineer

About Company

At the heart of what we are, we are a small company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products. While we are much bigger now than what we were 20 years ago or even 5 years ago, our company was built on a belief that being small meant that we had to be faster than our competition, smarter, braver and of course, nicer. We knew that in order to make it, we had to produce products that our customers needed, in time, priced right, and with the highest quality. We knew innovation meant pushing the envelope on design and thinking. Most importantly, we knew that developing relationships meant building a reputation for coming through on promises and standing behind our product. That is who we are today and how we operate every day.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to support the efficient production of BMSC products. This role plays a critical part in conceptualizing and implementing new tools, fixtures, and methods, while ensuring product quality, cost-efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to support new product introduction, continuous improvement initiatives, and equipment sourcing or qualification. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to drive operational excellence across the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Conceptualize new processes, equipment, tools, and fixtures for the manufacturing of BMSC products.
• Source, test, and qualify production equipment.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute activities in support of project goals.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for energy use, material waste, and environmental impact.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and process optimization.
• Analyze process data and metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
• Performs troubleshooting of equipment and tools.
• Works with suppliers to resolve design/production issues of supplied materials or equipment.
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering, operations, quality, sales, and supply chain.
• Creates operational and manufacturing engineering presentations and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and help build technical depth within the team.
• Participates in coaching and training of production operators and associated production staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Technical Skills Required

• Knowledge of value stream mapping, 5S, root cause analysis, and DMAIC problem-solving.
• Proficient in designing jigs, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD).
• Experience creating, validating, and refining manufacturing processes (including routings, process flow diagrams, etc.)
• Ability to assess and document risks in new or existing processes.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a mechanical, industrial, or similar relevant engineering field.
• Strong proficiency with using SolidWorks or similar platform (3 years+ preferred).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and design of experiments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled with computers and Microsoft ecosystem including Office products and Teams.
• Experience with digital CMMS.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, and stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, electrical, chemicals, and moving parts.
• Prolonged use of computer screen.