Manufacturing Engineer

Flowserve US Inc; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve US Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to develop and implement continuous improvements in a discrete manufacturing environment in Lynchburg, VA.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, data-driven root-cause analysis, and cross-functional teamwork to reduce lead times and costs. The candidate should hold a BS/MS in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering with 5+ years of experience and strong problem-solving and communication skills, plus proficiency in

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support lean manufacturing, including cell layout and design based on demand and safety/ergonomics.
• Champion continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
• Use data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve lead times and reduce costs.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (OPMs, Work Instructions, Shop Routers, Set up sheets, Product Data Sheets).
• Ensure projects meet cost and completion goals.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

KPI management

Time/Methods study

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

DraftSight/SolidWorks (CAD)

Education

BS/MS in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY Develop, plan, and implement continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment that yield a competitive advantage. Implement and support the broad range of lean manufacturing concepts applicable in a discrete manufacturing environment. Create and maintain metrics that promote root cause identification and corrective action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement & support lean manufacturing (develop cell layout and design based upon projected customer demand, incorporate safety and ergonomic factors, electronic data presentation and tracking, progressive quality checks, linearity, etc.)
• Champion continuous improvement efforts associated with various manufacturing processes
• Utilize data to perform root cause identification and implement root cause corrective actions
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve lead times, reduce product cost, analyze and reduce costs of nonconformance, evaluate new products and/or product enhancements, etc.
• Create and/or maintain manufacturing documentation such as Operational Method Sheets, Work Instructions, Shop Routers, Set up sheets, and Product Data Sheets for various manufacturing areas
• Ensure that projects are executed to achieve cost and completion goals

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• BS/MS degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
• Preferred BS/MS degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
• Innovative problem solver who is an action-oriented self-starter
• Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Experience in establishing and managing KPI’s
• Capital project development and project management experience
• Visual Shop Floor Management experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Exposure to Time/Methods Study Techniques
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge & experience in DraftSight and/or SolidWorks software a plus
• Experience working in a union environment a plus

The pay range for this role is $78,451.34 - $117,732.17 per year.