Manufacturing Engineer

Are you passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment?

About the Role

This position focuses on enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through process improvements in a large-scale manufacturing facility. The role supports new program launches, capital projects, and ongoing production processes, contributing significantly to the organization's operational efficiency and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support the development and launch of new programs, capital projects, and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Maintain and update tooling standards and support tooling and equipment procurement and validation.
• Prepare request-for-quote packages and support supplier selection and implementation activities.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and process improvements to achieve cost and operational objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to optimize operational performance.
• Conduct line balancing, workstation design, and plant layout improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process and production issues.
• Support APQP activities and ensure manufacturing equipment meets program requirements.
• Provide support to production operations, including operator training and process validation.
• Conduct Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to improve operational performance.
• Evaluate engineering changes and coordinate implementation activities.
• Work with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Develop productive working relationships with shop floor personnel.
• Evaluate, communicate, and implement improvement ideas.
• Understand business accounting practices for evaluating investments and cost reductions.
• Support visits to satellite facilities for manufacturing assessments.
• Work weekends and travel as required by business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Five or more years of related business experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and root cause analysis tools.
• Experience supporting new product launches and process development activities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD software.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with capacity analysis, line balancing, and workflow optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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