Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to optimize operations and support business objectives.

Manufacturing Engineer Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.
• Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches
• Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed.
• Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products.
• Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems.
• Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements and product design intent.
• Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met.
• Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.
• Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained.
• Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.
• Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.
• Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.
• Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Quality, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.

Manufacturing Engineer Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modeling software, with the ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and production-ready designs.
• Experience with MODAPTS (Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards) for work measurement, labor analysis, and process improvement
• Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.
• Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Pay Grade: 170

Salary Range: $94,400-138,400

Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager

Benefits:

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid vacation
Paid holidays

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