Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

Empire Abrasive Equipment Co.; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Abrasive Equipment Co. in Langhorne, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost reduction across fabrication and assembly operations.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Lean/Six Sigma training, and 6–8 years of experience in industrial manufacturing. Proficiency with AutoCAD/Inventor, CNC programming, and reading blueprints is essential for driving manufacturability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Lean or Six Sigma training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, and reduce costs.
• Create standard work procedures and associated support documentation.
• Perform time and motion analysis to establish baseline production standards as needed.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering personnel to review product designs and/or enhancements for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production floor issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Participate/lead in implementing lean manufacturing principles throughout all manufacturing areas as appropriate.
• Design manufacturing fixtures to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Be aware of current and emerging technologies and manufacturing practices and apply as appropriate to increase efficiencies.
• General BOM and routing maintenance as necessary.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Inventor Vault

MS Office

Education

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

MiG Welding

Plasma Cutting

Waterjet Cutting

Press Brakes

Job description

Empire Abrasive Equipment Co. in Langhorne, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost reduction across fabrication and assembly operations.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Lean/Six Sigma training, and 6–8 years of experience in industrial manufacturing. Proficiency with AutoCAD/Inventor, CNC programming, and reading blueprints is essential for driving manufacturability and continuous improvement.