Manufacturing Engineer

Lfi Inc.; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in Smithfield, Rhode Island is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations. The role involves process design, project management, and collaboration with internal and external customers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication and design skills are essential. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to design, coordinate, and report on experiments.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and design efficient manufacturing processes.
• Oversee and coordinate process development activities.
• Maintain and improve existing processes.
• Manage internal plant improvement projects.
• Work closely with customers and QA teams.
• Prompt communication with customers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

SolidWorks

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer at LFI, you will be a part of a dynamic, cross-functional team, working closely with both internal and external customers to streamline and enhance manufacturing operations. Your primary responsibility will be to plan, direct, and execute engineering activities in a manufacturing environment, ensuring processes meet customer specifications, while optimizing cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness. You will focus primarily on laser welding, laser cutting and machining processes for the aerospace and surgical instrument industries with a focus on:

Collaborating with other departments and customers to address and implement solutions for manufacturing challenges.

Leading the engineering aspects of manufacturing projects to ensure on-time delivery, operational efficiency, and alignment with business goals.

Maintaining a strong emphasis on cost management, ensuring positive cash flow through effective process planning.

Driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality standards, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design: Create and design efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes for current and future workloads
• Process Development: Oversee and coordinate all activities related to process development to enhance production capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and improve existing processes through enhancements and upgrades.
• Project Management: Manage and coordinate internal plant and company improvement projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external customers, Quality Assurance, and manufacturing teams to successfully complete projects on schedule.
• Customer Communication: Prompt and effective communication with customers via phone, email and in-person meetings.

Essential Qualifications

• Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Experienced with SolidWorks and other engineering software.
• 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to design, coordinate, and report on experiments.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and methods.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

This position is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island