Manufacturing Automation & Lean Engineer

MiTek

Tolleson (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
Holidays
Volunteer time off
Health plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Caregiver leave
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Bonuses
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) matching
Profit sharing
Disability insurance
Life insurance
MyFlexPay

Job summary

MiTek's Tolleson manufacturing team seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, improve safety, quality, and productivity, and lead capital and continuous improvement projects. You will support automation, robotics, and equipment performance while collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to implement new technologies and drive sustainable improvements.

The role requires a hands-on engineer with experience in process optimization, GD&T, and robotics,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
  • Six Sigma Certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making.
  • Support and optimize automation, controls, and robotic systems to improve equipment reliability and throughput.
  • Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and production processes.
  • Lead equipment installations, process validation, commissioning, and new product introductions.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, operating procedures, and training materials.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve operational performance.
  • Manage capital improvement projects including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and implementation.
  • Monitor production and equipment performance metrics and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding, risk assessments, and company policies.
  • Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering
Automation engineering
Controls engineering
GD&T
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous improvement
Root cause analysis
Data-driven decision making
Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Six Sigma Certification

Tools

PLC
HMI
Robot systems
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
ERP systems
FANUC/ABB/Motoman/UR robotics

Job description

MiTek's Tolleson manufacturing team seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize processes, improve safety, quality, and productivity, and lead capital and continuous improvement projects. You will support automation, robotics, and equipment performance while collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to implement new technologies and drive sustainable improvements.

The role requires a hands-on engineer with experience in process optimization, GD&T, and robotics,

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