Manufacturing Engineer II: Lean, Quality Innovator

Eotech, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eotech, Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, quality, and safety across assembly and test operations.

You will create work instructions, determine fixtures and tooling, support root‑cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis.

Collaborating with design, quality, and procurement, you will ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field with some applicable industry experience.
• 1-4 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment, preferable assembly.
• Proficiency in CAD and Computer-Aided Engineering software.
• Experience with product/process quality improvement, ISO9001/QMS and audits, data analysis tools/Minitab, failure investigation and corrective actions
• Experience with design and maintenance of assembly fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings of complex nature
• Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ certification preferred
• Knowledge in optics and holography is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release product assembly documentation, including Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Develop plans, flow charts, inspection methods and procedures to ensure all products meet quality requirements throughout lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and manufacturability issues relating to the build, test and shipment of production.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through to resolution with internal and external parties.
• Generate and deploy trend charts, histograms, and other Green Belt tools monitoring health of processes within the Assembly department.
• Analyze metrics and indicators to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Optimize productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Design production tools and fixtures and select equipment for use in system manufacturing.
• Manage fault investigation and troubleshooting of assembly and test equipment and tools.
• Support failure analysis of warranty returns and facilitate corrective actions within the factory.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer focus

Teamwork

Organization

Education

BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

Computer-Aided Engineering software

Job description

Eotech, Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, quality, and safety across assembly and test operations.

You will create work instructions, determine fixtures and tooling, support root‑cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis.

Collaborating with design, quality, and procurement, you will ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.