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Manufacturing Engineer

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Towaco, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM), Bridge Building, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering Drawing, Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Process Capability, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Support, Production Costing, Production Systems, Productivity Model, Prototyping, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Supply Chain, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Towaco, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure safe, repeatable, and cost-effective production. This role bridges engineering and the shop floor-turning designs into reliable production methods while driving continuous improvement in quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.

This is a hands-on role that requires regular presence on the shop floor and close collaboration with operators, quality, supply chain, and design engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Production Engineering

Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and standard work
Create and optimize layouts, tooling, fixtures, and workholding to improve safety, ergonomics, and efficiency
Support new product development(NPD) from prototype through full production
Establish takt time, labor standards, and capacity models
Continuous Improvement

Lead and support Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and waste reduction efforts
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, rework, and variation using Lean tools
Analyze production data to drive improvements in OTD, yield, FTT, and throughput
Quality & Reliability

Partner with Quality to address nonconformances, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective actions
Ensure processes are capable, repeatable, and meet design and regulatory requirements
Cross-Functional Support

Work closely with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
Train operators and supervisors on new or updated processes
Documentation & Systems

Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and labor standards in ERP/MRP systems
Create visual work instructions, process maps, and control plans
Support audits and compliance requirements as needed



Required Qualifications

Bachelor"s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role (metal fabrication, machining, assembly, or industrial equipment preferred)
Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Comfortable working directly on the shop floor with hourly teams
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Familiarity with fixtures, tooling design, and CNC or fabrication processes
Experience supporting mixed-model or engineer-to-order production environments

Key Competencies

Practical problem solver with strong root cause skills
Clear communicator across engineering, operations, and leadership
Organized, detail-oriented, and data-driven
Bias toward action and continuous improvement

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Synerfac Technical Staffing