Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Innovator

Torrey Holistics; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support production processes and APQP deliverables. You will help develop process flows, PFMEAs, and change records while engaging with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvement and documentation. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in a related engineering field and foundational exposure to APQP, Lean, and CAD/ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering field with foundational manufacturing knowledge.
• Exposure to APQP concepts and structured launch processes is expected.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and CAD/ERP tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain APQP documentation (PFMEA, control plans, process flows).
• Prepare engineering change documentation and basic risk assessments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain.
• Participate in Gemba walks and Lean improvement activities (Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Support capital projects with data collection, simple cost-benefit inputs, and implementation tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Exposure to APQP concepts and structured launch processes

Lean, Six Sigma principles

CAD modeling

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

CAD modeling

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Cleaver-Brooks is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to support production processes and APQP deliverables. You will help develop process flows, PFMEAs, and change records while engaging with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvement and documentation. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in a related engineering field and foundational exposure to APQP, Lean, and CAD/ERP tools.