Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, High-Stakes Production

Lencoarmor; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Lenco Armored Vehicles, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Pittsfield, MA. The role focuses on optimizing fabrication processes, Laser CNC tables, bending, welding, and grinding, while leading improvements in coatings, electrical integration, and harness assembly efficiency.

The position drives cycle-time reduction, quality initiatives, and cost-effective production methods, contributing to documentation and technology acquisition

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience (4+ years preferred).
• Strong background in CNC Plasma, welding, metal forming, and assembly.
• Expertise in Visual Management, Kaizen, and establishing Kanban/Cell/Value Stream layouts.
• Proven success with capital equipment selection and justification.
• SolidWorks and CAD proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods across fabrication processes.
• Lead process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate tools and equipment for efficiency improvements and monitor OEEs.
• Design and implement new tooling solutions.
• Estimate production times and costs to support decisions.
• Drive quality improvements via root-cause analysis and preventative measures.
• Manage projects and resolution of process issues.
• Assist with SolidWorks models, drawings, and BOMs.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

CNC Plasma

Welding

Metal Forming

Assembly

Visual Management

Kaizen

Kanban Layouts

Capital Equipment

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Lenco Armored Vehicles, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Pittsfield, MA. The role focuses on optimizing fabrication processes, Laser CNC tables, bending, welding, and grinding, while leading improvements in coatings, electrical integration, and harness assembly efficiency.

The position drives cycle-time reduction, quality initiatives, and cost-effective production methods, contributing to documentation and technology acquisition