Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Automation

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ogden, Utah to develop and optimize manufacturing processes in a discrete metal fabrication environment. The role emphasizes productivity, quality, and cost reduction through lean methods and automation, aligning with company goals.

You will lead process development, support new product introductions, document procedures, and collaborate with quality, planning, and procurement to ensure safe, efficient production compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in discrete manufacturing (metal forming, machining, assembly).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or other 3-D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead productivity and cost-reduction initiatives, including labor and material savings.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and automation to support production goals.
• Support new product introductions with process development, documentation, and training.
• Conduct time studies and maintain accurate labor standards.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects (e.g., Kaizen, VSM).
• Troubleshoot and support equipment and process issues on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with quality, planning, and procurement on materials, specifications, and standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health and environmental regulations.
• Maintain process documentation: work instructions, SOPs, control plans.
• Utilize ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365 preferred) for documentation and reporting.
• Participate in MRB team to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

MS Dynamics 365

Excel

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ogden, Utah to develop and optimize manufacturing processes in a discrete metal fabrication environment. The role emphasizes productivity, quality, and cost reduction through lean methods and automation, aligning with company goals.

You will lead process development, support new product introductions, document procedures, and collaborate with quality, planning, and procurement to ensure safe, efficient production compliant