Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, NPI & Process Improvement

LHH; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and company holidays

401k with company matching

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Frederick, MD to support production operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and new product introductions in a high-mix environment with collaboration across functions.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, create work instructions, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to cost reductions and productivity gains through cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting complex assembly or engineered-to-order products.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization techniques.
• Proficiency with CAD software and standard business applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Create and maintain work instructions, routings, process documentation, and standard work procedures.
• Provide hands-on production support by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and driving sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support new product introductions and custom product configurations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support tooling, fixture, and equipment improvements to increase production effectiveness and operational flexibility.
• Analyze manufacturing data and process performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations related to quality concerns, production challenges, and customer issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Process optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

LHH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Frederick, MD to support production operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and new product introductions in a high-mix environment with collaboration across functions.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, create work instructions, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to cost reductions and productivity gains through cross-functional teamwork.