Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

Daifuku; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement and review manufacturing processes. You will develop process improvements, analyze metrics, and collaborate with production to deploy solutions that boost quality, throughput and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong data analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and familiarity with DOE/SPC, plus experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD for tooling and fixture development.

Qualifications

• Designs, implements and reviews manufacturing processes.
• Analyzes process metrics to improve quality, cost and throughput.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to train staff.
• Uses data analysis tools to communicate critical metrics.
• Experience with TPM and Lean principles is a plus.
• Proficient in applying DOE and SPC techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develops and optimizes manufacturing processes and fixtures.
• Leads process improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Works with engineering, quality and production to implement changes.
• Analyzes data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborates with vendors and selects equipment to meet specs.
• Documents procedures, drawings, and work instructions.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Lean Six Sigma

DOE

SPC

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement and review manufacturing processes. You will develop process improvements, analyze metrics, and collaborate with production to deploy solutions that boost quality, throughput and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong data analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and familiarity with DOE/SPC, plus experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD for tooling and fixture development.