Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement Specialist

Satellite Industries; Dawsonville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Industries seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve operations on the shop floor. You will work closely with operations, quality, and maintenance to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements that boost efficiency, product quality, and safety.

This hands-on, collaborative role focuses on developing and maintaining systems to drive cost and lead-time reductions, while safeguarding working capital and supplying the production areas with reliable processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Aptitude for analyzing data to make recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration skills.
• Excels at documenting processes and making improvements to the process.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
• Ability to take on projects outside their scope of work.
• Self-directed to meet the outlined KPIs for the job.
• Proficient in SolidWorks / AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Continually evaluate tools and equipment options that will reduce cost in the operation.
• Lead projects related to manufacturing process improvements.
• Provide manufacturing technical support for production operations, which includes tooling, fixturing and process troubleshooting utilizing existing systems and procedures.
• Monitor and correct safety/ergonomic issues / assist EH&S as needed.
• Work with associates on 5S programs and assist teams in implementation.
• Assist other functional areas as directed.
• Analyze production costs, identify cost-saving opportunities and implement changes.
• Participate in verification, review, and implementing specifications.
• Assist in work cell load balancing for all manufacturing areas.
• Evaluate new projects for tooling and equipment needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Satellite Industries seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve operations on the shop floor. You will work closely with operations, quality, and maintenance to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements that boost efficiency, product quality, and safety.

This hands-on, collaborative role focuses on developing and maintaining systems to drive cost and lead-time reductions, while safeguarding working capital and supplying the production areas with reliable processes and