Manufacturing Engineer

Flowserve Corporation; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation is seeking a results-driven engineer to drive continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment. You will apply lean manufacturing concepts, design cell layouts, and track performance using metrics to enable root cause analysis.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, reducing lead times and costs, and maintaining standard manufacturing documentation to ensure projects meet cost and completion goals.

Qualifications

• 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 with action-oriented mindset.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience establishing and managing KPIs.
• Capital project development and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement & support lean manufacturing (cell layout, safety, ergonomics, data tracking).
• Champion continuous improvement across processes.
• Use data for root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve lead times and reduce costs.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing documentation (SOPs, Work Instructions, Routers, Set up sheets).
• Ensure projects meet cost and completion goals.

Skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

KPI management

Time/method study

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

DraftSight/SolidWorks

Education

BS/MS in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

BS/MS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (considered)

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

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