Manufacturing Engineer

Mazzella; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Teledoc virtual care ($0 copay)

Job summary

Mazzella is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement and manufacturing planning across manufacturing and engineering teams. The role emphasizes Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to prioritize capacity and capability development for growth.

The candidate will design tooling, analyze production plans, and collaborate across all organizational levels to optimize processes while ensuring regulatory and customer requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience deploying Lean in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Automotive, Aerospace or heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings and specs.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold manufacturing plans with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify and prioritize critical capacities and capabilities for growth.
• Design tooling and fixtures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate across levels of the organization from leadership to shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with customer, government, and supplier requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

2D/3D drawings reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

CI tools

VSM/Kaizen/5S

Job description

Brief Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in collaborating with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to develop and uphold manufacturing plans. This position requires expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, to establish a robust manufacturing roadmap. The Engineer will focus on identifying and prioritizing critical manufacturing capacities and capabilities essential for meeting anticipated growth objectives.

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in collaborating with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to develop and uphold manufacturing plans. This position requires expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, to establish a robust manufacturing roadmap. The Engineer will focus on identifying and prioritizing critical manufacturing capacities and capabilities essential for meeting anticipated growth objectives.

Requirements

• Ability to design tooling and fixtures to facilitate manufacturing processes, improve manufacturing efficiency and/or reduce overall cost
• Ability to lead/manage projects of various size and scale the current document process while also identifying improvements to processes, procedures, equipment, and implementing innovation through automation
• Develop and analyze production plans using manufacturers drawings, specification to ensure compliance to customer requirements, government regulations and supplier requirements
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control
• Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and engage with all levels of the organization, from the leadership team to the shop floor
• Ability to take direction from several sources, prioritize accordingly and work under tight deadlines
• Maintain work area, equipment, and tools in a clean and organized manner; follow all Safety Guidelines
• Committing to Lifelong Learning by completing all assigned learning and seeking opportunities to improve self
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• A high school diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience deploying Lean in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years of overall experience within Operations, Continuous Improvement, and/or Supply Chain role
• Experience working in Automotive, Aerospace or heavy equipment industry preferred
• Experience working in a ASW D14.1 welding environment preferred Ability to identify, evaluate and develop solutions to complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff
• Thorough understanding of quality control, safety, transportation, and reliability standards and methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of CI tools i.e. Visual Management, Standard Work, Kaizen, Kanban, SIOP, Daily Management, 5S, Visual Management, 3P, VSM, TPM, etc.
• Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.)
• Experience in a complex and/or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience leading improvement initiatives with an emphasis on problem-solving
• Knowledge of configuration management and the creation/maintenance of BoM’s
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and models along with technical specifications
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and engage with all levels of the organization, from the leadership team to the shop floor
• Ability to take direction from several sources, prioritize accordingly and work under tight deadlines
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and E-verify

Travel

Travel for this position is occasional; less than 25%

Summary

At Mazzella, we're more than just a company – we're a family. With over 1200 employees and 40 locations, we lead the industry with humility and dedication to our people. When you join us, you become part of a team-oriented environment where your well-being and growth are our top priorities.

Why Join Mazzella?

• Team-Oriented Environment: Experience the power of collaboration and support from colleagues who genuinely care about your success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a real balance between your professional and personal life, ensuring fulfillment both at work and at home.
• Growth and Development: Embark on a lifelong learning journey with tailored development opportunities and a clear career path.
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture: Embrace our core values of humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision-making, creating a culture of respect and innovation.
• Market-Competitive Salaries: Receive compensation that recognizes your contributions and reflects our commitment to fair and competitive pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Free Virtual Doctor Visits: Take advantage of our Teledoc service for virtual doctor visits with $0 copay, prioritizing your health and convenience.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program, supporting your continued education and personal growth.

At Mazzella, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do

• Be Safe – personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk
• Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value
• Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Emphasize the Team over self
• Be Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent. Do more than to just get by, committed
• Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics

Join us at Mazzella and experience the difference of working with a company that puts people first. Together, we'll achieve greatness and shape the future of our industry.

EOE/Drug Free Workplace