Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Efficiency & Cost Optimization

Antec Controls; Suwanee (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Industries in Suwanee, Georgia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational improvements through process optimization and cost reduction. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Production teams to identify opportunities that boost productivity and profitability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing processes, cost analysis, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies, with 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or process improvement role.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing principles and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for labor, material, and operational cost reductions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving quality.
• Develop and maintain accurate product costing models, including labor and material cost analysis.
• Support continuous improvement efforts using Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Identify, justify, and implement capital equipment and process improvement projects.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production challenges as needed.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process standards, and related technical materials.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Conduct time studies, workflow assessments, and capacity analyses to improve productivity.
• Research and evaluate available equipment, tooling, and process solutions.
• Participate in employee training initiatives related to Lean and continuous improvement concepts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Cost analysis

Process optimization

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Job description

Price Industries in Suwanee, Georgia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational improvements through process optimization and cost reduction. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Production teams to identify opportunities that boost productivity and profitability.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing processes, cost analysis, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies, with 3+ years of