Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Innovator with Flexible Schedule

Jobot; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Best in Class

Competitive Pay

Benefits Package

Flexible Schedule

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Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead plant operations, launch new products, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will work with engineering and design teams to optimize tooling, facilities, and workflow while maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience and a strong background in lean methodologies such as Kaizen and value streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Kaizen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Launches new products into manufacturing.
• Continuously improves processes, efficiencies, and product quality.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ensures cycle time and process time commitments are met.
• Participates in lean initiatives such as Kaizen events and value streams.
• Develops Manufacturing Plans and standard work.
• Oversees multiple projects to ensure on-time, under-budget completion.
• Collaborates with internal and external engineering and design teams.
• Assists in safety and problem-solving activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead plant operations, launch new products, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will work with engineering and design teams to optimize tooling, facilities, and workflow while maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience and a strong background in lean methodologies such as Kaizen and value streams.