Manufacturing Engineer

Management Performance Associates; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize and analyze manufacturing processes. You will drive Lean implementations, boost efficiency, and ensure product quality while meeting cost and delivery targets.

Role involves leading cross-functional projects, supporting new programs, and coaching teams on lean tools. Strong problem-solving and CAD/analytics tool experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Four or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for products.
• Analyze existing processes and implement Lean methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Support launch of new programs with efficient process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Ensure processes and products meet relevant standards and quality.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve issues.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through automation and layout optimization.
• Use statistical methods to monitor process performance.
• Lead trials, validations, and changeovers with minimal downtime.
• Maintain accurate process documentation including SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem-solving

Statistical methods

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.