Hands-On Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer

Socket.dev; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sacoma Specialty Products is seeking an on-site Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Engineering team. You will tackle real manufacturing challenges, improve production processes, work directly with equipment, and translate ideas into measurable factory improvements.

This role blends engineering with hands-on shop floor activity to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall performance on the production line.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing experience in a factory setting.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing methods and equipment.
• Improve efficiency by analyzing workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assist production with programming and adjusting robotic MIG welders and resistance welders.
• Ensure product and process quality by designing testing methods and establishing standards.
• Calculate production costs and review schedules to estimate future requirements.
• Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing manufacturing data and trends.
• Investigate current manufacturing technologies and implement mechanical improvements for stability and repeatability.
• Perform hands-on improvements to equipment ~70% of the time.
• Conduct cost-improvement opportunities ~25% of the time.
• Handle clerical tasks like purchase orders and timelines ~5%.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Blueprints reading

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or equivalent

Tools

Creo CAD

PLC programming

Job description

Sacoma Specialty Products is seeking an on-site Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Engineering team. You will tackle real manufacturing challenges, improve production processes, work directly with equipment, and translate ideas into measurable factory improvements.

This role blends engineering with hands-on shop floor activity to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and overall performance on the production line.