Junior Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Lean

MaximaTek; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MaximaTek is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer with 0–3 years of experience to support operations, improve processes, and help ensure safe, high-quality production.

The role involves day-to-day production support, process analysis, Lean initiatives, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.

A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering is required and Excel proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, process engineering, or related area.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing and production operations.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with process optimization, cycle-time reduction, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process procedures.
• Work with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production problems.
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with equipment installation, testing, and process validation.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes follow safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Production Support

Quality Control

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

CAD

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

MaximaTek is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer with 0–3 years of experience to support operations, improve processes, and help ensure safe, high-quality production.

The role involves day-to-day production support, process analysis, Lean initiatives, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.

A Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering is required and Excel proficiency is expected.