Manufacturing Engineer

This full-time opportunity is for a Manufacturing Engineer supporting the production of custom-engineered industrial equipment. This position is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing production costs, developing standardized manufacturing processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Design, Engineering, Purchasing, and Production personnel to identify and implement improvements that increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce manufacturing costs. The position also includes supervisory responsibility for Operations Support personnel. The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination, timely completion, and achievement of established objectives.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, workflow, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce manufacturing labor hours and eliminate waste.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from identification through implementation and verification of results.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements, automation, tooling, and equipment.
• Quantify potential cost savings and track actual results following implementation.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering departments to evaluate new and existing product designs for manufacturability.
• Recommend design improvements that simplify fabrication, welding, assembly, and other manufacturing operations.
• Provide manufacturing input during product development and design reviews.
• Develop standardized methods to improve production consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Research and evaluate new manufacturing equipment, tooling, technologies, and automation opportunities.
• Develop equipment justifications, including cost-benefit analysis and expected return on investment.
• Provide leadership and oversight of Operations Support personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring departmental objectives are achieved.

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience implementing manufacturing process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data analysis.
• Being a US citizen or green card holder.

Experience:

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing manufacturing labor standards and analyzing production costs.
• Experience with custom equipment or engineer-to-order manufacturing.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing automation and capital equipment investments.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person