Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Process Improvement & DFx

Interstates; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

HSA contributions

Regular business hours

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes and support innovative solutions across our operations. You will partner with Engineering, Production, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation to optimize workflows and ensure manufacturability, quality, and safety.

You will design layouts, lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and develop documentation for production teams while traveling up to 25% to support multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with process improvement, quality systems, PPAP, and prototyping.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical components, electrical terminology, and applicable codes is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support multiple manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Design and optimize production layouts, equipment, and workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new products are designed for efficient manufacturing.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials for production teams.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, recommend capital improvements, and support equipment implementation and maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams to achieve production goals.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Process improvement

Quality systems

PPAP

Prototyping

Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PTC Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Interstates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes and support innovative solutions across our operations. You will partner with Engineering, Production, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation to optimize workflows and ensure manufacturability, quality, and safety.

You will design layouts, lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and develop documentation for production teams while traveling up to 25% to support multiple facilities.