$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Capacity Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Documentation, Ergonomics, Heat Treatment, Industrial Engineering, Investment Capital, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Equipment, Metal Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Metalworking, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Plant Layout and Design, Plating Processes, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Support, Productivity Management, Productivity Model, Recruiting Strategy, Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, Standards Development, Trend Analysis, Tuition Reimbursement, Value Stream Mapping
Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their expanding team. In this role, you will focus on enhancing processes, implementing lean manufacturing practices, conducting capacity analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence across the organization.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturer with over 100 years of history, specializing in metal components for the automotive, aerospace, and medical device sectors. With a workforce of more than 600 employees, they maintain a global footprint with facilities across Asia and Europe, while remaining family-owned. The company is known for its expertise in metal forming processes and has experienced consistent growth in recent years.
Description
- Evaluate manufacturing processes to identify constraints, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Create, update, and sustain standardized work instructions, visual management tools, and process documentation.
- Lead and support Lean manufacturing efforts, including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, standard work development, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Perform time studies and work measurement to establish reliable labor standards and production rates.
- Support labor planning, staffing strategies, and capacity analysis across multiple product families.
- Partner with Operations to balance workloads, optimize line flow, and improve overall efficiency.
- Conduct capacity modeling and throughput analysis to support production planning and capital investment decisions.
- Analyze operational performance metrics such as OEE, scrap, downtime, and cycle times to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support corrective and preventive action processes, including root cause analysis, PFMEA updates, and control plans.
- Assist with plant layout optimization, material flow improvements, and ergonomic enhancements.
- Collaborate closely with Production Supervisors and Operators to implement improvements on the shop floor.
- Contribute to cost reduction efforts and productivity improvements aligned with overall business objectives.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree within engineering or a related field
- Background in metals manufacturing
- Willingness to be on the floor (Role will be 80% on the floor/20% data analysis)
- Process improvement/Lean Manufacturing experience
- Experience with heat treatment, plating, and/or metallurgy is a plus
- Experience with Kaizen events, 5S, value stream, time studies, and/or scrap reduction is a plus
- Sponsorship not provided
Job Offer
- Base salary of $85k-$110k depending on experience
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- 17 days of PTO start (Increasing after 1 year with organization)
- 401k matching up to 5.5%
- Tuition reimbursement
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