Manufacturing Engineer

Food Management Search, Inc.; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.

The role focuses on Lean principles, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams. You will drive cost savings through automation and layout optimization, while ensuring adherence to standards and proper documentation.

Qualifications

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

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 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 through automation, layout optimization, and standardization.
• Use statistical methods to monitor and improve process performance.
• Lead trials, validations, and changeovers to minimize downtime of engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all processes, including SOPs and process maps.
• Act as a Lean champion to train and coach operators and support teams on lean tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Quality systems

Problem solving

Statistical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

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.