Manufacturing Engineer

CyberCoders; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Annual bonus

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and increase manufacturing efficiency in Ozark, AR. The role focuses on developing and implementing layouts, tooling, and process controls.

You will collaborate with design, quality, and production teams on new product introductions, perform time studies and capacity planning, and lead lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) to reduce waste and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for tooling/fixture design (SolidWorks, Creo).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling design, and layouts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with process documentation, SOPs, and training staff.
• Preferred: Industrial Engineering background and shop floor operations familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet product specifications and production targets.
• Create and optimize manufacturing layouts and workflow to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and maximize space utilization.
• Collaborate with product design, quality, and production teams to support new product introductions and process transfers.
• Perform time studies, capacity planning, and process capability analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for production staff.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) to reduce waste and lower costs.
• Support procurement and supplier development for manufacturing tooling and equipment specifications.
• Utilize CAD models and drawings to create manufacturing documentation and validate manufacturability.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, scrap, lead time, and OEE to management.

Skills

CAD tooling

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Time studies

Process capability

SOP creation

Root-cause analysis

OEE tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and increase manufacturing efficiency. The role focuses on developing and implementing manufacturing layouts, tooling, and process controls, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support new product introductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet product specifications and production targets.
• Create and optimize manufacturing layouts and workflow to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and maximize space utilization.
• Collaborate with product design, quality, and production teams to support new product introductions and process transfers.
• Perform time studies, capacity planning, and process capability analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials for production staff.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) to reduce waste and lower costs.
• Support procurement and supplier development for manufacturing tooling and equipment specifications.
• Utilize CAD models and drawings to create manufacturing documentation and validate manufacturability.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, scrap, lead time, and OEE to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing engineering role preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software for tooling and fixture design (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling design, and production layout principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with process documentation, SOP creation, and training production personnel.
• Preferred: experience as an Industrial Engineer or in industrial engineering principles, and familiarity with manufacturing equipment and shop floor operations.

Benefits

• Available on your first day full medical, dental, vision, short term disability and long term disability.
• Paid time off
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Health savings, flexible savings, and dependent care accounts
• 401(K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Annual bonus