Manufacturing Engineer
Synerfac Technical Staffing
Towaco, NJ
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Towaco, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
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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