Manufacturing Engineer

Malema, a PSG brand; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Malema, a PSG brand, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve safety, quality, and productivity across manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams, apply Lean and Six Sigma tools, and collaborate with operations for KPI achievement.

The role covers process design, time standards, capacity planning, and equipment selection, with emphasis on process documentation and layout optimization using AutoCAD. A hands-on problem-solver with three years’ experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering ( Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical ) from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop floor improvements and cross-functional project teams to meet productivity targets.
• Evaluate process designs and implement Lean, Six Sigma and other problem-solving methods.
• Develop time standards, capacity planning, and capital project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure product and process quality by design tests and capability studies.
• Support layout optimization and plant design using AutoCAD to improve flow and efficiency.

Skills

Lean techniques

MS Office

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting all areas of manufacturing in the improvement of safety, quality, and productivity. They will collaborate with and work in support of operations team to achieve Key Performance Indicators’ and company goals. They will identify process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing methods, six sigma, and other problem-solving tools.

The Manufacturing Engineer will perform engineering tasks related to process time standards, capacity, capital projects and process design. This role will interface directly with all levels of manufacturing and product engineering and be responsible for process improvements and controls, machine capacity/capability, equipment selection, and adherence to procedures and quality standards.

The Manufacturing Engineer will troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues, assist in design of meaningful and accurate performance measurement systems to increase productivity, develop process documentation, improve process flow, and assist in maintaining the plant layout in AutoCAD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shop floor presence and ability to lead multifunctional project team(s)


• Evaluate and develop innovative solutions to engineering and manufacturing production opportunities which will include conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, materials, and conferring with various internal and external stakeholders.


• Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes focused on increasing safety and improving efficiencies in the current manufacturing processes by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, cell layout, and establishing and implementing Design for Manufacture (DFM) plans.


• Work with Engineering and Quality team(s) to assure product and process quality by design testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. When required work with New Product Development to ensure compliance with all newly launched products.


• Lead cross-functional team to deliver annual productivity targets (establish and manage project pipeline, work with management to establish the annual Plan productivity targets and execute projects to deliver productivity at or above the targeted level). When required, provide project management support to ensure deliverables are met.


• Represent Manufacturing on the Engineering Change Order (ECO) Review Board.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical).


• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in manufacturing setting.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability with project management, and quantitative and analytical skills.


• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks


• Knowledge of lean techniques


• Ability to efficiently navigate MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint


• Ability to effectively problem-solve using problem solving tools and techniques (A3, fishbone, root cause, 5-Whys)