Lean Manufacturing Process Engineer – Impact and Innovation

MSA, The Safety Company; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA, The Safety Company in Jacksonville, NC, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer (Industrial Engineer) to drive lean improvements, standard work, and process documentation. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality to ensure manufacturability and efficient workflows.

The role supports NPD and capital project implementations to optimize cell layouts and throughputs. You will leverage SolidWorks/AutoCAD and SAP to analyze processes, develop cost models, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly diagrams and documents.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and lead projects in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% between U.S. facilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively advocate behavior-based safety and improve workplace ergonomics.
• Conduct time studies, define manufacturing costs and develop/maintain work standards and documentation.
• Improve processes, including quality, cell layouts, throughput and cycle times, with CI initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality to ensure documentation is complete and released.
• Lead best-practice and standard work documentation initiatives.
• Provide training for problem solving and lean improvement efforts with factory managers.
• Participate in NPD teams to ensure manufacturability and design for assembly feasibility.
• Recommend capital equipment and manage installation and commissioning.
• Review production variances, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop constructive relationships across organizational levels.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CAD software

Reading diagrams

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Travel 5%

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Eng or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

MS Project

DraftSight

Job description

MSA, The Safety Company in Jacksonville, NC, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer (Industrial Engineer) to drive lean improvements, standard work, and process documentation. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Materials, and Quality to ensure manufacturability and efficient workflows.

The role supports NPD and capital project implementations to optimize cell layouts and throughputs. You will leverage SolidWorks/AutoCAD and SAP to analyze processes, develop cost models, and