Lean Manufacturing Process Engineer: NPI & Automation Focus

Kovoro; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovoro, a growing contract manufacturer and OEM with facilities across the Carolinas, seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to define and optimize production processes across fabrication, assembly, and test cells.

You will develop work instructions and PFMEAs, lead root-cause analysis for quality escapes, support NPI from design review through production launch, and drive kaizen and Lean projects to reduce cycle time and scrap.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 4+ years of process engineering experience in high-mix precision metal fabrication or electromechanical assembly.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred), and PFMEA methodology.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD tool for fixture and tooling design.
• Familiarity with laser cutting, press brake, robotic MIG/TIG welding, or automated assembly systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and optimize production processes across fabrication, assembly, and test cells.
• Develop work instructions and PFMEAs for processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for quality escapes.
• Support NPI from design review through production launch.
• Identify and execute kaizen and Lean improvement projects to reduce cycle time and scrap.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, supply chain, and production leadership.
• Influence capital investment justifications and equipment selection.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma (Green Belt)

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Kaizen / Lean improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Kovoro, a growing contract manufacturer and OEM with facilities across the Carolinas, seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to define and optimize production processes across fabrication, assembly, and test cells.

You will develop work instructions and PFMEAs, lead root-cause analysis for quality escapes, support NPI from design review through production launch, and drive kaizen and Lean projects to reduce cycle time and scrap.