Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation & Process Improvement

Aegis Worldwide; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in Indiana. This role focuses on safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost while providing hands-on support to production operations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams, apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, and perform root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or test engineering experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with robotics, PLCs, automation, or vision systems.
• Experience with data analysis, root cause analysis, and process troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and other quality tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve quality, efficiency, and uptime.
• Ensure products meet engineering specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to improve processes and manufacturability.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, defects, downtime, and costs.
• Analyze process data and perform root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product launches, process validation, and PPAP activities.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and work instructions.
• Support automation technologies, including robotics, PLCs, and vision systems.
• Train production personnel on processes, equipment, and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

PFMEA

APQP

PPAP

SPC

Quality tools

Job description

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in Indiana. This role focuses on safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, and cost while providing hands-on support to production operations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams, apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, and perform root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.