LED Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization

Labor Solutions, LLC

Illinois

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Labor Solutions, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and support LED lighting production processes, driving efficiency, quality, and cost reduction. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to implement SOPs, NPI tooling, and CAPA while ensuring safe, reliable operations.

This on-site role emphasizes continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, with a focus on safety and scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
Minimum 3 years' experience in manufacturing engineering, LED/electronics preferred.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow.
Proficient in root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto).
Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Genius ERP preferred).
Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD) preferred.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for LED products.
Analyze production processes to identify efficiency, quality, safety, and cost improvements.
Create SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
Support NPI by developing processes, tooling, fixtures.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to assembly, testing, equipment, and quality.
Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives via Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
Evaluate equipment, tooling, automation, and process improvements.
Establish and monitor manufacturing metrics (productivity, yield, scrap, downtime).
Support production line balancing and capacity planning.
Participate in FMEA, Process Flow, and Control Plan.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards, and policies.
Train production staff on new processes and equipment.
Assist ERP activities (BOMs, routings, manufacturing docs).
Assist Quality and Operations with customer complaints, audits, corrective actions.