Manufacturing Engineer

yamahaexternalcareersite; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

G3 Boats, a division of Yamaha Marine, seeks a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Lebanon, Missouri. This onsite role focuses on evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce costs, support quality, and strengthen production performance.

The successful candidate will solve problems, analyze data, and lead projects from concept to implementation, working with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and align with safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven work experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Investigate complex process issues and develop practical engineered solutions.
• Independent worker who collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, standards.
• Manage multiple projects in fast-moving environment with proper documentation.
• Clear written communication skills for reporting and docs.
• Excellent verbal communication with employees, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with robotic operations and installation preferred.
• Sheet metal manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing systems and identify efficiency improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Develop and implement new manufacturing processes using engineering practices.
• Assess production processes, measure, interpret data, and translate findings.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining quality.
• Lead process development projects, manage timelines and priorities.
• Serve as technical resource for manufacturing and quality questions.
• Identify and apply best practices and emerging technologies.
• Determine manufacturing costs using established methodologies.
• Transition process improvements into plant operations with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Process documentation

Communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

G3 Boats, a division of Yamaha Marine, is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Lebanon, Missouri. This onsite role is responsible for evaluating, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, support quality standards, and strengthen overall production performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who takes ownership of technical challenges, is comfortable analyzing data and process documentation, and can effectively drive projects from concept through implementation. This position offers the opportunity to lead process improvement initiatives, develop engineered solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful plant operations.

Essential Job Functions: (responsibilities, duties and standards of the position, including supervisory level and reporting relationship)

• Evaluate existing manufacturing systems and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, cost, safety, and changeover performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, strengthen quality, and support operational excellence
• Develop, configure, and implement new manufacturing processes and process improvements using sound engineering practices
• Assess production processes, take measurements, interpret data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and strengthening quality standards
• Develop and implement systems that optimize multiple phases of the production process
• Perform risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to address process, quality, and operational issues
• Prepare reports, process documentation, and operating instructions to support implementation and ongoing consistency
• Lead process development projects of moderate to large scope, managing timelines, priorities, and project constraints
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and quality-related questions across the operation
• Identify and apply manufacturing best practices, standards, and emerging technologies that improve productivity, cost, quality, and agility
• Determine manufacturing costs using established or customized methodologies
• Lead cross-functional project teams and partner with site personnel to transition process improvements into plant operations

Qualifications and Skills: (in terms of experience, education & training)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Proven work experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, and background check
• Ability to investigate complex process issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical engineered solutions
• Comfort working independently on technical assignments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong command of manufacturing methods, equipment, tooling, and process-related standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment without losing focus on quality and documentation
• Clear written communication skills for reporting, process documentation, and operating instructions
• Effective verbal communication skills for working with employees, vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and manufacturing risk assessment practices
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• Experience with robotic operations and installation preferred
• Sheet metal manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred

Safety/Environmental/Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods
• Ability to lift or move materials and equipment up to a reasonable weight threshold, with or without accommodation
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow all plant safety procedures
• Ability to travel between office and production environments as needed to support projects, troubleshooting, and implementation