Manufacturing Engineer

Niles Steel Tank Company; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Laars Heating Systems in Rochester, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive Lean initiatives, safety, quality and productivity improvements across the plant. You will evaluate requirements, manage projects, and support new equipment procurement to meet strategic goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5–10 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and hands-on experience with process documentation, PFMEA, and SOP development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and techniques.
• Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and SolidWorks.
• Experience leading Kaizen initiatives.
• Strong continuous improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies.
• Manage updates to existing processes for new product launches and review prints for manufacturability.
• Create cost comparisons and ROI calculations for supplier selection.
• Act as SME for interdepartmental projects and initiatives.
• Create standardized processes and documentation for quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with quality to create control plans and quality checks.
• Provide training and support to production personnel.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, PFMEA, Process Control Plans and reports.
• Cross-functional collaboration to resolve process issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance for major equipment changes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem Solving

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Laars Heating Systems based in Rochester, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will be responsible for evaluating requirements, making recommendations, and managing projects related to Lean Initiatives, Safety, Quality, and Productivity improvement projects, scrap reduction projects, and new equipment procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to support strategic objectives.
• Manage updates and modifications to existing manufacturing processes to support new product launch, including review of new part prints and review of design for manufacturability.
• Create cost comparisons and return on investment calculations to assist in supplier selection.
• Act as subject matter expert for interdepartmental projects and initiatives.
• Create standardized process including all documentation to ensure highest quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Partner with quality to create comprehensive control plan and quality checks to ensure a robust process is delivering good product to our customers. Account for required quality inspector checks.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to production personnel on troubleshooting techniques, and equipment operation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Process Control Plans. Generate reports and present data on process performance and improvement initiatives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with design engineers, production personnel, quality control, and other departments to resolve process-related issues and ensure smooth production operations.
• Support the day-to-day needs from operations in order for team to meet KPI’s standardization across all lines.
• Leads the Root Cause Failure Analysis effort to ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with maintenance, production, and engineering for any major changes to equipment.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related technical field

Experience/Job Requirements:

• 5-10 years’ experience in a fast paced, customer focused manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices and processes including Lean Manufacturing and techniques
• Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances
• Proficient in standard business-related computer software such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Solidworks
• Experience leading Kaizen initiatives
• Strong continuous improvement and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical information.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead teams without direct authority

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