Automation & Lean Manufacturing Engineer

MiTek Industries, Inc.

Tolleson (AZ)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off including Paid Time

Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision

Family friendly benefits including Par

Performance/Incentive bonuses

Career advancement and tuition

401(k) Matching & Profit Sharing

Disability and Life Insurance

Flexible pay access

Job summary

MiTek Industries, Inc. in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency by optimizing processes, supporting equipment performance, and leading capital and continuous improvement projects.

This hands-on role collaborates with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety and Supply Chain to implement new technologies, support automation and robotics systems, troubleshoot equipment issues, and drive sustainable operational improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
Six Sigma Certification required.

Responsibilities

Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making.
Support and optimize automation, controls, and robotic systems to improve equipment reliability and throughput.
Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and production processes.
Lead equipment installations. Process validation, commissioning activities, and new product introductions.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, operating procedures, and training materials.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve operational performance.
Manage capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and implementation.
Monitor production and equipment performance metrics and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, risk assessments, and company policies.
Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies that align with business objectives.