Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Improvement & APQP

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes. You will assist in APQP documentation, participate in cross-functional reviews, and help implement lean improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

This role emphasizes data gathering, documentation accuracy, and execution of assigned tasks within a production environment while providing foundation in process readiness for new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Foundational exposure to APQP concepts and structured launch processes.
• Familiar with change management or document control systems.
• Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma principles.
• CAD modeling and drafting.
• Basic troubleshooting and process improvement methods.
• ERP/MRP systems and production documentation.
• Manufacturing codes (ASME BPVC, ASME SA249, ASME B31, UL/ISO/JIS).
• Strong organization, planning, and analytical problem solving; ability to work independently with guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining APQP documentation (process flows, control plans, PFMEAs, change records).
• Support preparation of engineering change documentation and cost considerations.
• Gather data and assist cross-functional reviews between engineering, quality, operations and supply chain.
• Participate in daily Gemba walks and lean activities.
• Identify process waste and support Kaizen events and problem-solving exercises.
• Contribute to capital project data collection, simple cost-benefit inputs, and implementation tasks.
• Document and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, SOPs.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and throughput issues.
• Assist in tooling, fixtures, jigs, and automation design for safety and efficiency.
• Prepare documentation for new product introductions and verify manufacturability.
• Conduct basic data collection, capability studies, and workflow observations.

Skills

APQP concepts

Change management

Lean / Six Sigma

CAD modeling

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing standards

Analytical problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes. You will assist in APQP documentation, participate in cross-functional reviews, and help implement lean improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

This role emphasizes data gathering, documentation accuracy, and execution of assigned tasks within a production environment while providing foundation in process readiness for new products.