Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Kaizen & Process Optimizer, Onsite

Aleron

City of Tonawanda (NY)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Tonawanda, NY, onsite. The role focuses on driving manufacturing excellence, optimizing processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a metal fabrication environment.

You will participate in Kaizen events and collaborate across departments to deliver cost reductions and quality improvements. The position requires a Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of metal manufacturing

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
4+ years of experience in a metal manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead process engineering activities, including preparing information for job execution, materials, tooling, and customer notes.
Lead Kaizen events and apply Lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency.
Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
Revise methods based on new equipment, process changes, or special requirements.
Create work orders and establish initial job schedules with production.
Coordinate with manufacturing to determine lead times and shipping schedules.
Manage RFQs, prepare detailed estimates, and maintain customer records.