Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer supports the Manufacturing Manager in daily production operations, line management, and cross-functional initiatives. Acting as a bridge between R&D and shop-floor execution, this role leads the introduction of new products, processes, materials, and components into production. Primary responsibilities include identifying operational bottlenecks, conducting root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, generating standard technical documentation, and delivering hands-on training to ensure safe, consistent, and lean manufacturing output. Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Operational & Production Support

• Assist the Manufacturing Manager with daily priorities, capacity planning, line balancing, floor layouts, and action-item tracking to ensure timely closure.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing metrics including yield, throughput, downtime, scrap rates, and labor efficiency.
• Provide continuous, hands-on support on the shop floor to quickly adapt to shifting operational priorities.

2. Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

• Proactively detect workflow, equipment, tooling, quality, and material issues across active assembly lines.
• Coordinate cross-functional troubleshooting with R&D, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and Supply Chain teams.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies (5S, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA) to isolate root causes, execute corrective actions, and verify long-term effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting cycle times, safety standards, cost reduction, and material waste.

3. New Product & Process Introduction (NPI)

• Serve as the primary manufacturing liaison to R&D during new product launches, process design, and material introductions.
• Evaluate product designs, BOMs, and drawings for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and production readiness.
• Lead prototype trials, pilot builds, process validations, and ramp-up activities; manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through floor execution.
• Partner with Quality and Supply Chain on vendor/component qualification and risk mitigation prior to mass release.

4. Documentation & Employee Training

• Author, standardize, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), visual aids, and assembly checklists.
• Translate complex engineering specifications into intuitive instructions for operators.
• Design and deliver onboarding, cross-training, and retraining programs covering equipment operation, quality standards, and safety compliance.
• Audit point-of-use documentation and incorporate floor feedback to continuously enhance procedural accuracy.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related technical field).
• Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing, production, or process engineering supporting active shop-floor environments.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise in NPI, process validation, line balancing, and engineering change management.
• Methodologies: Solid grounding in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, RCA, CAPA, PFMEA, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Documentation & Systems: Proven ability to write concise SOPs and training content; proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP/MES experience is a plus.
• Work Environment: Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work on-site in a high-velocity, fast-paced manufacturing facility.