Manufacturing Engineer

LHH; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Kentucky is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to partner with production and operations teams to improve processes and workflow efficiency. You will analyze production data, support launches, troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration and standardized work documentation.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvement, hands-on problem solving, and active participation in cross-functional projects to optimize quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or process engineering activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a production environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with initiative and ownership.
• Capable of balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with production and operations teams to improve manufacturing processes and workflow efficiency.
• Analyze production data and recommend improvements that enhance quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Support the launch of new products, projects, and manufacturing initiatives.
• Troubleshoot process challenges and implement effective corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, procedures, and process standards.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects focused on operational excellence.
• Evaluate manufacturing readiness and support successful implementation of new work.
• Collaborate with quality, planning, and operations teams to optimize performance.
• Assist with equipment, tooling, and process-related engineering activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ownership initiative

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP

MRP

Job description

• Partner with production and operations teams to improve manufacturing processes and workflow efficiency
• Analyze production data and recommend improvements that enhance quality, productivity, and throughput
• Support the launch of new products, projects, and manufacturing initiatives
• Troubleshoot process challenges and implement effective corrective actions
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, procedures, and process standards
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects focused on operational excellence
• Evaluate manufacturing readiness and support successful implementation of new work
• Collaborate with quality, planning, and operations teams to optimize performance
• Assist with equipment, tooling, and process-related engineering activities
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Previous experience supporting manufacturing, production, or process engineering activities
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience interpreting technical documentation and manufacturing requirements
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a production environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative and ownership
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing setting

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a high-mix manufacturing environment
• Exposure to ERP, MRP, or other manufacturing business systems
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting process optimization and operational efficiency initiatives
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems and structured problem-solving techniques
• Background working directly with production teams in a hands-on capacity