Manufacturing Engineer

SNI Companies; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SNI Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support operations through process development, testing, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on efficient, cost-effective production, leveraging Lean tools and CAD expertise.

Responsibilities include leading process improvements, time studies, and capital projects while collaborating across Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to optimize throughput and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong Lean knowledge and proven Kaizen/6S leadership.
• Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects and plant layouts.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct time studies to validate labor standards and efficiency.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide CAD support for drawings, layouts, and work centers.
• Oversee capital projects, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen

6S

Cross-team collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Associate's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/ mechanical/ industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Relocation Assistance is available for qualified candidates!

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations by implementing new products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process development, testing, and engineering support.

Responsibilities

Process Development & Improvement

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support new and existing products.
• Perform time studies to validate labor standards and improve production efficiency.
• Identify and reduce manufacturing variability by collaborating with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and implement process improvements across operations.
• Lead manufacturing projects

Testing & Validation

• Design and conduct developmental and acceptance tests for military and international contracts.
• Fabricate engineering prototypes for testing and evaluation.
• Source new vendors and qualify parts

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide CAD support for component drawings, layouts, and work center design.
• Oversee justification, planning, and execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
• Research and analyze new methods, equipment, materials, and procedures to optimize performance and cost.
• Lead Lean manufacturing projects using Kaizen, 6S, and other classical Lean techniques.
• Evaluate production capacity and recommend enhancements to increase throughput and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering, or related field; Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and tools, with proven success leading Kaizen and 6S projects or manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks
• Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout initiatives
• Ability to manage projects using continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports, deliver presentations, and collaborate across teams