Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Lean Process Optimization

ALIGN Executive Search; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALIGN Executive Search is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize and document production processes in California. You will collaborate with engineering and production to ensure manufacturability and lead Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects that reduce costs while maintaining quality.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in manufacturing engineering, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong data analytics to guide decisions and actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes to boost productivity and cut costs.
• Develop and maintain process documentation: work instructions and control plans.
• Collaborate with engineering/production to ensure manufacturability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Monitor production metrics and provide data-driven improvement recommendations.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve Engineering blueprint revisions.
• Maintain cost structures in the MRP system for Accounting.
• Participate in MRB, write rework instructions for non-conforming products.
• Redline work orders to conform to blueprint.
• Create and maintain lists of new machined parts for projects.
• Maintain AS9100C SOP related to the department.
• Create PCPs using applicable software.
• Create PFMEA using applicable software.
• Prepare RFQ/RFI and run MRP system functions.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MRP system

PFMEA software

PCP software

Job description

ALIGN Executive Search is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize and document production processes in California. You will collaborate with engineering and production to ensure manufacturability and lead Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects that reduce costs while maintaining quality.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in manufacturing engineering, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong data analytics to guide decisions and actions.