Manufacturing Engineer

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes, driving Lean improvements and cost reduction while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

You will partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to implement process improvements, PFMEAs, and control plans. The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4+ years of manufacturing experience, with strong Lean and CI expertise, CAD and analytics tools, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 4+ years manufacturing experience.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and CI experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Experience with CAD and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Quality Systems

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

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.