Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Process Improvement

Amron, A Division of AMTEC Corp.; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amron, A Division of AMTEC Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, integrate and improve manufacturing systems under the direction of the Engineering Manager. You will work to minimize downtime, implement advanced techniques, and update processes for new production introductions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and coaching operators while driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement across manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related area is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience and 3-5 years relevant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must have extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data are required.
• Strong decision making, problem solving and organizational skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work jointly across departments is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist manufacturing in solving equipment problems to minimize interruptions and production downtime.
• Analyze and implement advanced manufacturing techniques, operational requirements, designs and dimension specifications.
• Evaluate and determine efficiency of equipment utilization and maximum running rates.
• Assist in preparing bid information on new and existing products.
• Update and maintain manufacturing processes as required.
• Develop processes for new production introductions into the manufacturing environment and perform assignments relative to the development and design of tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, and special machine tooling.
• Advise management on new methods, techniques, processes, equipment, tooling, etc. which would improve operations.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments as requested and participate in 6S work activities, SPC and PM Programs.
• Organize and lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities and update internal records, reports, drawings and designs through the system and document control.
• Assist in training operators on new or modified equipment processes, practices, and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related

Job description

Amron, A Division of AMTEC Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, integrate and improve manufacturing systems under the direction of the Engineering Manager. You will work to minimize downtime, implement advanced techniques, and update processes for new production introductions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and coaching operators while driving lean initiatives and continuous improvement across manufacturing teams.