Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Build Efficient Quality

OMT-Veyhl; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OMT-Veyhl is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, document, and improve manufacturing processes and SOPs to deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently.

The role focuses on lean implementations, cross-functional collaboration with Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Suppliers, and developing robust process documentation for continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and improving assembly processes with production equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and production methods that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity while reducing downtime, waste, and rework.
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, and support on-time delivery with standardized work, visual management, and metrics.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and implement effective process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and revise manufacturing documentation including work instructions, SOPs, quality plans, PFMEAs, control plans, corrective actions, and change documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis, troubleshoot manufacturing/quality issues, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify, recommend, and support capital equipment, tooling, automation, and facility improvement projects while ensuring safety/regulatory compliance (MIOSHA).
• Support prototype builds, process validation, and production activities, including creating/modifying 2D/3D CAD drawings and operating material handling equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Forklift certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

OMT-Veyhl is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, document, and improve manufacturing processes and SOPs to deliver high-quality products safely and efficiently.

The role focuses on lean implementations, cross-functional collaboration with Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Suppliers, and developing robust process documentation for continuous improvement across the plant.