Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

Opportunities Page; Riverport; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ISCO Industries is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and support safe, high-quality production across our operations. This role collaborates with production teams, plant leadership, and other departments to identify improvement opportunities from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys the production floor, working with diverse teams, and owning projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering with 1–3 (Bachelor) or 2–5 (Associate) years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, process improvement, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with CAD software and ERP systems.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Partner with production teams and plant leadership to standardize processes and implement best practices across facilities.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges using root cause analysis and continuous improvement techniques.
• Lead improvement projects from concept through implementation, including process documentation and training.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, improve workflows, and minimize process variation.
• Conduct time studies, analyze production data, and recommend operational improvements.
• Design and implement tools, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions using CAD software.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, safety, and operations teams to improve products and processes.
• Support facility layout improvements, equipment upgrades, and capital projects.
• Develop work instructions and ensure processes align with ISO 9001 quality standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate's degree in Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

ISCO Industries is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and support safe, high-quality production across our operations. This role collaborates with production teams, plant leadership, and other departments to identify improvement opportunities from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys the production floor, working with diverse teams, and owning projects end-to-end.