Lean Manufacturing Engineer — CNC & Process Optimization

Body Art Alliance; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoMetal is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and optimize production processes at their Oakdale, CA facility. This role focuses on improving efficiency, workflow design, and equipment performance across CNC machining, coiling, laser cutting, and assembly operations.

The candidate will drive data-driven improvements, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with R&D and QA to enhance product quality and reduce scrap.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a production/manufacturing engineering role with demonstrated progression.
• ISO9001 experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and leadership ability.
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing knowledge a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize manufacturing processes to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Design, implement, and maintain production workflows and equipment; improve uptime through SMED.
• Analyze production data and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA to improve product quality and reduce scrap.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Train staff on new processes and equipment; develop standardized work.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare reports for management.
• Support manufacturing KPI development and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

CAD software

Problem solving

Communication & leadership

Six Sigma / Lean

KPI development

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Production planning tools

Job description

NeoMetal is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee and optimize production processes at their Oakdale, CA facility. This role focuses on improving efficiency, workflow design, and equipment performance across CNC machining, coiling, laser cutting, and assembly operations.

The candidate will drive data-driven improvements, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with R&D and QA to enhance product quality and reduce scrap.