Manufacturing Engineer

Employbridge; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to optimize high-volume production with a focus on injection molding, automation, and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes improving safety, quality, productivity, and OEE on the floor.

The ideal candidate enjoys analyzing production data, implementing automation solutions, and delivering measurable efficiency gains while collaborating with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, automation, or continuous improvement.
• Direct experience supporting injection molding operations or other high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
• Proven success improving OEE, reducing scrap, optimizing cycle times, and increasing equipment reliability.
• Experience with injection molding machines, molds, robotics, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to spend the majority of the workday on the manufacturing floor.
• Must be available to provide occasional off-shift support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, downtime, and cycle times while improving OEE, quality, throughput, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, cost savings, and increased equipment utilization.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and molding process issues using Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, DMAIC, DOE, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop, validate, and maintain robust scientific molding processes using SPC, process capability studies, and best manufacturing practices.
• Design, implement, and optimize automation solutions, including robotics, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, automated inspection, and material-handling equipment.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and operational performance.
• Lead capital and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and performance measurement.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, validation, and production launches to ensure successful startup and long-term operational success.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, training materials, and standard operating procedures to support quality and consistency.
• Drive workplace safety, machine guarding, ergonomic improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Floor presence / hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Robotics

Conveyors

Vision systems

Sensors

Automated inspection

PLC basics

Job description

Client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in injection molding, automation, and continuous improvement to support and optimize high-volume manufacturing operations. This role will play a key part in improving safety, quality, productivity, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while leading projects that drive operational excellence across the facility.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys working on the manufacturing floor, analyzing production data, implementing automation solutions, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, downtime, and cycle times while improving OEE, quality, throughput, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, cost savings, and increased equipment utilization.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and molding process issues using Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, DMAIC, DOE, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop, validate, and maintain robust scientific molding processes using SPC, process capability studies, and best manufacturing practices.
• Design, implement, and optimize automation solutions, including robotics, conveyors, vision systems, sensors, automated inspection, and material-handling equipment.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Tooling, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and operational performance.
• Lead capital and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and performance measurement.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT activities, validation, and production launches to ensure successful startup and long-term operational success.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, training materials, and standard operating procedures to support quality and consistency.
• Drive workplace safety, machine guarding, ergonomic improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, automation, or continuous improvement.
• Direct experience supporting injection molding operations or other high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
• Proven success improving OEE, reducing scrap, optimizing cycle times, and increasing equipment reliability.
• Experience with injection molding machines, molds, robotics, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to spend the majority of the workday on the manufacturing floor.
• Must be available to provide occasional off-shift support as needed.

Work Authorization Requiremen t

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Sponsorship and employment visa transfers are not available for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• RJG, AIM, Paulson, or other Scientific Molding certifications.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with multi-cavity molds, hot runner systems, and engineering-grade resins.
• Experience integrating robotic automation, vision systems, automated inspection, and machine safety systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, and robot programming.
• Experience leading capital equipment projects, commissioning efforts, validations, and production launches.