Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Manual Assembly

F20F; South Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Element Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to support continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and process optimization within our manual assembly operations in Winnsboro, SC. You will focus on improving efficiency, developing standardized work, optimizing line layouts, and supporting new product introductions and production runs.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manual assembly environment, a strong Lean background, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or manufacturing process improvement.
• Hands‑on experience supporting manual assembly operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting time studies, line balancing, workflow analysis, and process optimization.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and improve manual assembly processes to increase production efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
• Conduct time studies, cycle-time analyses, and production observations to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze assembly-line layouts, workstation configurations, material flow, and labor utilization to improve productivity.
• Support line balancing and capacity planning to meet production requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce waste, unnecessary movement, production delays, and operating costs.
• Apply industrial engineering principles to improve workflow, ergonomics, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process flow diagrams, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Create clear, accurate, and practical assembly instructions that support consistent production processes.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation reflects current production methods, quality requirements, and approved engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality personnel to validate work instructions and standardized assembly procedures.
• Support training activities related to new or revised manufacturing processes.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and revision controls in accordance with established company procedures and applicable ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including engineering builds, pilot runs, and initial production runs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate product assembly requirements and manufacturing readiness.
• Assist in developing assembly sequences, workstation layouts, process flows, and work instructions for new products.
• Participate in engineering and production trials to identify potential assembly challenges, quality concerns, and process inefficiencies.
• Evaluate pilot-run results and recommend process adjustments before full-scale production.
• Support the transition of new products from engineering development to routine manufacturing operations.
• Document process changes, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities identified during engineering and production runs.
• Support manufacturing processes aligned with applicable ISO 9001 quality management principles and established company procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality personnel to investigate manufacturing defects, process deviations, and recurring production issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities to improve process reliability.
• Incorporate safety, ergonomics, and quality considerations into assembly process improvements.
• Support internal process reviews and audits by maintaining accurate manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure assigned process improvement activities follow applicable workplace safety requirements and company policies.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Communicate process changes, technical findings, and improvement recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to production personnel regarding assembly processes and standardized work.
• Assist with resolving day-to-day manufacturing process challenges.
• Coordinate assigned improvement activities and support completion within established timelines.

Kenntnisse

Lean manufacturing principles

Time studies

Line balancing

SOPs / Standardized work

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP / MES

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Element Electronics is seeking a Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer with 3–5 years of experience to support continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and process optimization within our manual assembly operations in Winnsboro, SC. You will focus on improving efficiency, developing standardized work, optimizing line layouts, and supporting new product introductions and production runs.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manual assembly environment, a strong Lean background, and