Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Process Innovation & Growth

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a growing manufacturer to add a Manufacturing Engineer to their team. This high-impact role supports process development, continuous improvement, and campus-wide manufacturing operations.

Ideal for someone with a strong lean background and experience supporting plant expansions or manufacturing startups. You will drive lean initiatives, optimize layouts, and lead capital projects while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Lean background with experience in plant expansions/startups.
• Familiarity with HVAC-related fabrication, welding, sheet metal, painting, or machining.

Responsibilities

• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Develop and implement safe, scalable manufacturing processes.
• Analyze plant performance and optimize facility layout and workflow.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing industrialization.
• Lead cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts (COGS focus).
• Provide technical support on methods, time studies, and labor optimization.
• Lead or support capital projects ($1M+) and equipment implementation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project leadership

SolidWorks

Data analysis

MRP planning

Production scheduling

Manufacturing optimization

Education

Bachelors in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with a growing manufacturer to add a Manufacturing Engineer to their team. This high-impact role supports process development, continuous improvement, and campus-wide manufacturing operations.

Ideal for someone with a strong lean background and experience supporting plant expansions or manufacturing startups. You will drive lean initiatives, optimize layouts, and lead capital projects while ensuring safety and quality standards.