Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Engineer - High-Volume Ops

FPC Franchise; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Franchise in Lombard, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve high-volume, technology-driven production operations. The role centers on process optimization, continuous improvement, new product introduction, and equipment qualification to solve production issues.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D and cross-functional teams to ensure products are manufacturable, processes are capable and efficient, and goals are met using Lean and Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and introduction by ensuring manufacturability, quality, and scalability.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle, from development through production.
• Identify production issues, analyze data, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics and drive improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage process changes, validation activities, and equipment qualifications, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Support PFMEA, DOE, process capability studies, and other structured problem-solving activities.
• Plan, specify, and qualify tooling and equipment required to support production.
• Use engineering and data analysis tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and SQL to support process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Utilize manufacturing systems such as JDE to support production, process, and operational activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to assess manufacturing risks and support project execution.
• Train and support operations personnel on new and improved processes.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable SOPs, quality requirements, regulatory standards, and contamination-control practices.
• Identify opportunities for process innovation and implement practical improvements that increase operational performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

PFMEA

DOE

IQ/OQ/PQ

Process Optimization

8D/DMAIC

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SQL

JDE

Job description

FPC Franchise in Lombard, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve high-volume, technology-driven production operations. The role centers on process optimization, continuous improvement, new product introduction, and equipment qualification to solve production issues.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D and cross-functional teams to ensure products are manufacturable, processes are capable and efficient, and goals are met using Lean and Six Sigma methods.