Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Improvement

Wanzl; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WNA, part of the Wanzl Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Newton, NC to support day-to-day operations and services. You will implement lean/5S, drive KPI improvements, and provide engineering support for production, tooling, and maintenance.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering with 3–5 years in manufacturing (metalworking preferred), hands-on CAD experience, and familiarity with MRP systems. Collaboration with sales, procurement and design is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering/Technology with 3-5 years equivalent experience in manufacturing environment (preferably metal working – 3D wire bending, resistance welding, forming, robotics, automation, material handling)
• Hands-on
• Fluent CAD 2D/3D skills, SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with MRP software (entering and maintaining BOM / routings)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Implementation of lean and 5S principles; create and drive KPI improvement plan based around CMMS and OEE data
• Implement new processes or process modifications for new product introductions and cost savings
• Provide engineering support for production, tool room and maintenance
• Operations support: process documentation, equipment maintenance, operator / setup training including creation of work instructions
• Create, modify, and maintain technical documentation: PM, process flow, PFMEA and control plans, operator / setup work instructions, drawings, engineering change requests, etc.
• Leading projects (i.e., providing justification and audit data for capital expenditures, cost reduction, new product introduction, etc...)
• Develop, model processes, tooling, jig / fixture and check fixtures with SolidWorks
• Accurately setting up and maintaining BOM, routings and work centers while developing standard procedures to maintain data
• Support sales, customer service, procurement and design with generation of quotes or BOMs and routings
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BS degree in engineering

3-5 years experience

Lean manufacturing

Hands-on

CAD skills

SolidWorks

MRP software

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

MRP software

MS Office

Job description

WNA, part of the Wanzl Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Newton, NC to support day-to-day operations and services. You will implement lean/5S, drive KPI improvements, and provide engineering support for production, tooling, and maintenance.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering with 3–5 years in manufacturing (metalworking preferred), hands-on CAD experience, and familiarity with MRP systems. Collaboration with sales, procurement and design is essential.