Manufacturing Engineer I

Humanscale; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base

Medical Benefits

HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts

401k matching

Paid time off (15 PTO days + 11 hols)

Pet Insurance

Ancillary Benefits (Life Insurance)

Job summary

Humanscale in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to optimize floor-level production. You will analyze layouts, balance lines, and support scalable processes for higher volume while ensuring reliable manufacturing. You will also train operators and maintain PLM-driven work instructions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, using Lean methods to drive efficiency and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 0-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and time studies.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design and implementation of manufacturing processes.
• Conduct time studies and assist with line balancing and capacity analysis.
• Identify tooling, fixtures, equipment to meet specs.
• Assist installation, qualification and validation of equipment.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support and troubleshoot issues.
• Train production operators on new equipment and processes.
• Document processes and work instructions in PLM system.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Engineering

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Time Studies

Cross-functional Collaboration

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Humanscale

Job ID: 2026-4424

Category: 7010 - PIS Indirect Labor Ops

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

The role of a Manufacturing Engineer I focuses on optimizing floor-level production through process design, lean manufacturing principles, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities center on analyzing equipment layouts, workflows, and time studies to balance production lines, scale operations for higher volume demand, and ensure new or existing products are easily and reliably manufactured. Additionally, the engineer supports shop-floor equipment validation, trains production operators, and manages formal documentation and work instructions using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

• Support the planning, design, and implementation of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and assist with line balancing, capacity analysis, and optimization of manufacturing operations.
• Identify tooling, fixtures, equipment, and other resources required to meet manufacturing and product specifications.
• Support the installation, qualification, and validation of new and existing manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting production issues and supporting corrective actions.
• Support the training of production operators on new or revised equipment, processes, and work instructions.
• Under the guidance of the engineering team, develop and document manufacturing processes for new products and features.
• Develop, maintain, and revise manufacturing work instructions and related documentation using the company's PLM software.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to support manufacturing objectives.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to identify and support opportunities for waste reduction, cost savings, process improvement, standardization, and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 0-2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills with the ability to communicate engineering concepts to non-engineers.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of Solidworks and AutoCAD

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficiency in Solidworks and AutoCAD

What We Offer

• Competitive base
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Discounts
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
  • Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k matching
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 11 holidays)

Salary Range: $64,792 - $94,507

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled/Veteran)

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