Manufacturing Engineer

United Future; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to analyze, design, and optimize production processes, aiming to reduce waste, boost efficiency, and sustain quality while meeting cost and delivery targets. You will provide floor-level technical expertise, lead cross-functional improvement projects, and support new program launches with PFMEAs, control plans, and robust process flows.

Collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Production is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing analytics.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for products.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Support launches with PFMEAs and control plans.
• Ensure compliance with standards and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Drive cost savings via automation and layout optimization.
• Use statistical methods to monitor process performance.
• Lead trials, validations, and changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Maintain documentation including SOPs and process maps.
• Act as Lean champion to train operators and support teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

CAD Tools

Manufacturing Analytics

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD Tools

Manufacturing Analytics Tools

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality while meeting cost and delivery targets. The Manufacturing Engineer should provide manufacturing floor technical expertise to improve Key Performance Indicators.

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Analyze existing production processes and implement Lean methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Support launch of new programs by developing efficient process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and products comply with relevant standards.
• Ensure quality standards are met and actions taken to correct deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through automation, layout optimization, and best-practice standardization.
• Use statistical methods to monitor and improve process performance.
• Lead trials, validations, and changeovers to ensure minimal downtime of engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all processes, including SOPs, work instructions, and process maps.
• Act as a Lean champion to train and coach operators and support teams on lean tools and behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Four or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills.