Manufacturing Engineer

MIER RECRUITMENT; Fairdale (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MIER RECRUITMENT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Fairdale, KY to own and optimize manufacturing processes and systems. The role involves coordinating with production, engineering, and quality teams to implement lean changes and value-added improvements on the shop floor.

You will design and qualify tooling, participate in DFMEA/PFMEA, and support R&D prototyping and first-article builds, ensuring manufacturability and throughput meet target costs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong data-analysis and reporting skills in MS Office.
• Excellent English communication, both written and verbal.
• Experience with electronic document management systems and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Process production packages in Visual ERP and hand over to production floor.
• Design/improve layout of the facility and select new capital equipment.
• Define and set up new manufacturing lines using lean principles.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist in quoting special product/equipment with specs.
• Develop and analyze work processes, measure performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

MS Office

English communication

Problem solving

Quality control

Tools

Visual ERP

DFMEA

PFMEA

5S / Kanban

Job description

Job Title:Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Fairdale, KY
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year
Work Model: In Person

Our client inFairdale, KY USAis actively looking for a Manufacturing Engineerto join their team.

Job Summary:

• Own manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Process production packages in Visual ERP system and hand over to production floor.
• Design / improve the layout of the manufacturing facility including the identification of new capital equipment and tooling requirements,
• Defining and setting up new manufacturing lines using lean principles such as 5S, Kanban, Six Sigma and VSM (value stream mapping),
• Design and specify manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve safety, quality, and productivity,
• Assist in Quoting special product / equipment and parts with particular specifications,
• Develop & analyse work processes, measure and report on performance,
• Structuring, managing, and setting up manufacturing processes,
• Active involvement in DFMEA / PFMEA control plans, evaluating the performance of process control after implementation,
• Defining and creating process documentation (SOP's, work instructions, etc.),
• Provide shop floor engineering support, troubleshooting manufacturing issues related to fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and hydraulics.
• Apply DFM / DFA and lean manufacturing principles to improve manufacturability and throughput.
• Driving the assembly and proving of initial development and pre-production units to ensure that design and manufacturing lessons learnt are gathered and built into the final product solution.
• Support R&D prototyping, pilot builds, and first-article manufacturing in collaboration with Product Development Engineering.
• Actively managing and driving design changes to improve manufacturability,
• Coordinate Engineering Changes and releases to Production,
• Assist in defining product cost targets from initial product concept submission

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and ability to do highly accurate work consistently,
• Able to adapt to fast pace and changing environment,
• Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks/activities at the same time,
• Ability to understand, define and analyze data content and generate reports,
• Experience with electronic document management systems set-up, processes and reporting,
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite,
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels, Knowledge of Quality Control techniques and Metrology,
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and qualification requirements,
• Logical approach to problem solving

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Comply with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
• Use all required PPE and equipment.
• Report any hazards, risks, or unsafe practices immediately to a supervisor.
• Never disable protective devices without providing safe alternatives; restore devices after work.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely to prevent harm.
• Attend and apply knowledge from mandatory Health and Safety training programs (e.g., WHMIS, orientation).