Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Automation

Red Seal Recruiting; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes, driving waste reduction, efficiency, and quality improvements while meeting cost and delivery targets.

The role includes Lean leadership, cross-functional project work, PFMEAs and control plans support, and collaboration with Quality and Maintenance teams to sustain improvements and drive cost savings through automation and process standardization.

Qualifications

• Four or more years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Develop PFMEAs and control plans for launches.
• Ensure processes and products comply with relevant standards.
• Use statistics to monitor and improve process performance.
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process maps.
• Act as Lean champion to train operators on lean tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Quality systems knowledge

CAD tools

Manufacturing analytics tools

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing analytics software

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes, driving waste reduction, efficiency, and quality improvements while meeting cost and delivery targets.

The role includes Lean leadership, cross-functional project work, PFMEAs and control plans support, and collaboration with Quality and Maintenance teams to sustain improvements and drive cost savings through automation and process standardization.