Manufacturing Automation & Process Improvement Engineer

MiTek USA Inc; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MiTek USA Inc in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency by optimizing processes and leading capital and continuous improvement projects. This hands‑on role collaborates with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to implement new technologies.

Responsibilities include supporting automation and robotics, providing on‑site technical support, leading equipment installations, documenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Six Sigma Certification is required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, controls engineering or related experience.
• GD&T experience required.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding, laser, automated assembly, or similar environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), ERP systems, and manufacturing reporting tools is beneficial.

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 activities, and new product introductions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, 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 requirements, risk assessments, and company policies.
• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies that align with business objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Automation systems

Robotics

Controls engineering

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Six Sigma Certification

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

ERP systems

PLC/HMI programming

Robotics platforms (FANUC, ABB, Motoman)

Job description

MiTek USA Inc in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency by optimizing processes and leading capital and continuous improvement projects. This hands‑on role collaborates with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to implement new technologies.

Responsibilities include supporting automation and robotics, providing on‑site technical support, leading equipment installations, documenting