Manufacturing Engineer

Jobot; Hagerstown (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K + Match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Hagerstown, IN for an on-site, permanent role offering $105,000 - $140,000 per year. The candidate will lead Lean initiatives, drive daily management routines, and coach teams in structured problem-solving across the plant.

Strong Lean/CI background and a Bachelor's in engineering are required, with Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred. Responsibilities include improving OEE, yield, and cost while supporting TPM, layout improvements, and inventory

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of Lean / Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and/or union environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain Lean manufacturing initiatives across production and support functions.
• Drive daily management routines, visual performance tracking, and accountability systems.
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, standard work, and value/material flow analysis.
• Coach teams in structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Improve key performance metrics including OEE, yield, scrap, throughput, and cost.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to support TPM, reliability, and equipment performance.
• Support process optimization, layout improvements, pull systems, and inventory control.
• Ensure improvements are documented, standardized, and sustained.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance in all improvement activities.
• Train and coach employees at all levels to build long-term continuous improvement capability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

5S

SMED

Structured problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

$105000 - $140000 per year | Hagerstown, IN | On-site | Permanent

Great opportunity for an engineer to join a leading manufacturing company that delivers state of the art products for the Automotive Industry

A bit about us:

Growing manufacturer for the Auto Industry!

Why join us?

$105K - $140K

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K + Match

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain Lean manufacturing initiatives across production and support functions
• Drive daily management routines, visual performance tracking, and accountability systems
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, standard work, and value/material flow analysis
• Coach teams in structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Improve key performance metrics including OEE, yield, scrap, throughput, and cost
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to support TPM, reliability, and equipment performance
• Support process optimization, layout improvements, pull systems, and inventory control
• Ensure improvements are documented, standardized, and sustained
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance in all improvement activities
• Train and coach employees at all levels to build long-term continuous improvement capability

What Success Looks Like

• Improved plant performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Increased process stability and standard work adherence
• Strong engagement and problem-solving capability across the organization
• Sustainable improvements - not one-time fixes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5+ years of Lean / Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and/or union environments a plus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.