Manufacturing Engineer

Weiss-Aug; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Cigna Wellness Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Sun Life - Insurance programs

Smoking Cessation Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing and innovation, seeks a hands-on engineer to drive process improvements in high-volume production at the East Hanover, NJ site. You will lead tooling enhancements, automation guidance, and lean layouts to improve throughput and quality.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, 5–10 years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills. On-site collaboration with multiple teams and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years minimum experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, Lean tools.
• Hands-on with mechanical and electrical components.
• Experience with automation design/programming a plus.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to simplify processes, improve tooling, boost throughput, reduce scrap, and ensure equipment reliability.
• Collaborate across departments to address quality issues using 8D, Kaizen, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain production-related documentation and SOPs.
• Work with supervision, operators, toolmakers and maintenance staff to address production needs.
• Provide guidance for designing and troubleshooting automation systems.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, implement solutions and monitor effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cost accountants to identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Design and deploy tools, fixtures, or equipment to boost efficiency and reduce errors.
• Develop lean cell layouts and workflows to minimize waste.
• Attend tradeshows and workshops to maintain expertise.
• Participate in PPAP processes including FMEA reviews.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Team player

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks (3D CAD)

ERP experience

Vision system knowledge

Time studies

ISO/QS knowledge

Job description

Description

Join Weiss-Aug - A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that is shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Job Type

Full-time

Join Weiss-Aug - A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that is shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct projects to simplify work processes, improve tooling, improve throughput, reduce scrap, and ensure equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with other departments to investigate and address quality-related issues using methodologies like 8D, Kaizen, DMAIC, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain production-related documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work alongside production supervisors, operators, toolmakers and maintenance staff to identify and address production needs.
• Provide guidance for designing and troubleshooting automation systems.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges in production, identify root causes, implement solutions, and monitor their effectiveness using empirical data.
• Work with cost accountants to understand opportunities for improvement to the process which will lead to improved financial performance.
• Design and deploy essential tools, fixtures, or equipment to boost production efficiency, reduce errors, improve inspections, and improve ergonomics.
• Develop lean cell layouts and workflows to minimize waste and enhance productivity / ergonomics.
• Maintain professional and technical expertise by attending tradeshows and continuing education workshops.
• Participate in PPAP process, including drawing feasibility reviews, manufacturing reviews, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) reviews, etc.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• 5-10 years minimum experience in a medium/high volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, and Lean manufacturing tools.
• Comfortable with hands-on interaction with mechanical and electrical components.
• 3D CAD experience in SolidWorks strongly preferred.
• GD&T experience preferred.
• Experience with automation design and/or programming a plus.
• Experience with vision system technology a plus.
• ERP experience a plus.
• Must be driven self-starter that works with little supervision.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
• Must be a Team player and have the ability to interact effectively with all departments within the Company.
• Must have good windows-based PC skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc).
• Must be familiar with time studies.
• ISO/QS knowledge a plus.
• Plastic Injection/Insert Molding and/or Progressive Stamping Experience a plus.

Additional Notes

• This role will require you to be 100% on site our East Hanover, NJ location.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Pay Range: $100k-$125k

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Pet Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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