Engineer I

FM Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Program

9 Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability at no,

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Health Spending Plans

Online Learning Center

401(k) with 30% match

Job summary

FM Industries in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to oversee and optimize manufacturing processes, validate tooling and fixturing, and ensure safety and efficiency in production. The role uses Lean and Six Sigma to improve quality and throughput.

You will collaborate with operators, technicians and quality teams to implement standard work, create work instructions, and reduce COPQ. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/process engineering or CI role.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma DMAIC and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily shop floor Gemba walks to identify safety, quality, and process improvements.
• Provide engineering support during incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Validate workstations for ergonomic compliance and PPE usage.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, inspectors, maintenance and QA to ensure conformance.
• Audit manufacturing operations for adherence to work instructions and process parameters.
• Support nonconformance investigations and reduce recurrence.
• Develop and optimize fixtures, tooling, racks, gauges, and process aids using SolidWorks.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma DMAIC

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Professional Phoenix, AZ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5313

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• PTO Program
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability CoverageAT NO COST TO EMPLOYEE!!
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• Comprehensive Online Learning Center - houses thousands of training resources available to learn at your own pace!!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company 30% match! (100% vested after six years)

GET TO KNOW US:

FM Industries can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. FM industries is a premier manufacturing solutions provider. We specialize in build to print, precision machined components, anodizing and engineered thermal spray coatings. We provide customers leading edge support from protype to production.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Engineer I is responsible for the technical oversight, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes. This role focuses on improving process capability, reducting quality defects, developing standardized work methods, validating tooling and fixturing, and ensureing products are manufactured safely and efficiently. The Manufacturing Engineer utilizes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement principles to improve quality, throughput, and operational performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conduct daily shop floor Gemba walks to identify safety, quality, and process improvement opportunities.
• Provide engineering support during incident investigations, documenting root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Validate workstations for ergonomic compliance and proper use of PPE, ensuring processes meet OSHA and internal safety standards.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, inspectors, maintenance personnel, and Quality Engineering to ensure product conformance and process control requirements are met.
• Audit manufacturing operations for adherence to approved work instructions, process parameters, and operating procedures.
• Support nonconformance investigations by analyzing defect trends and implementing corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
• Actively identify, document, and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) through process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Develop and implement improvements to part preparation, deburring, assembly, fixturing, tooling, material handling, and manufacturing methods to improve process repeatability and product quality.
• Provide timely engineering support to resolve production issues including equipment limitations, quality concerns, process deviations, tooling deficiencies, and material handling challenges.
• Partner with Production Leads and Supervisors to improve workflow, material movement, and overall operational efficiency.
• Analyze cycle time variation and implement improvements to support production goals and on-time delivery requirements.
• Design and improve fixtures, tooling, racks, templates, gauges, and process aids using SolidWorks to improve safety, ergonomics, product quality, and productivity.
• Develop, maintain, and revise process documentation, work instructions, process flow diagrams, visual aids, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 6S methodologies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or m inimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or continuous improvement role.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC), process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, assembly methods, material handling, and process controls.
• Experience developing work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with operators, technicians, vendors, and management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WHILE PERFORMING THE JOB:

• Sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, use hands to finger, handle, or feel parts; reach with hands and arms; and talk and/or hear instructions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to differentiate shades and color to identify defects.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB:

• Low noise levels in office environment.
• Occasional moderate noise levels and working near moving mechanical parts.

CULTURE:

At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers. Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Partnering to deliver excellence and innovation
• SAFETY - Prioritizing the wellbeing of our people
• INTEGRITY- Achieving our best through mutual respect and teamwork
• QUALITY - Investing in our People, Processes, and Products
• ACCOUNTABILITY- Taking ownership of our words, actions and results

Give us your best and we'll give you ours!!