Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Process Improvement

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Bradford (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to make the manufacturing process more efficient, safe, and cost-effective while maintaining high product quality. The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration with production teams and cross-functional partners.

You will design, develop, and optimize processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards, ultimately boosting client satisfaction and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with metal fabrication, machining, forming, welding, assembly, and/or industrial coating.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Provide day-to-day production support and troubleshoot manufacturing issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet quality standards and drive root cause analysis when needed.
• Analyze costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Evaluate, specify, and procure new manufacturing equipment and tools with proper maintenance.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation such as process flows and work instructions.

Skills

Process Development

Continuous Improvement

Production Support

Quality Assurance

Cost Reduction

Equipment Management

Documentation

Collaboration

Health & Safety

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to make the manufacturing process more efficient, safe, and cost-effective while maintaining high product quality. The role emphasizes hands-on collaboration with production teams and cross-functional partners.

You will design, develop, and optimize processes, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards, ultimately boosting client satisfaction and operational performance.