Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & Launch Lead

TechDoQuest; Dublin (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDoQuest is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support process trials, ensuring stable, efficient production and adherence to engineering standards. You will drive Lean initiatives and develop production standards with MCTM/MOST while collaborating with engineering and materials teams to support prototype builds and launches.

Ideal candidates excel in problem solving, teamwork, and communication, and will mentor junior engineers to achieve schedule and cost goals in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma methodologies for process improvements.
• Development of production standards using time systems (MCTM/MOST).
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new process trials and provide engineering support for current production to ensure stable, efficient manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain optimal production methods, standards, tooling, and equipment for assigned products and processes.
• Drive manufacturing safety, ergonomics, and efficiency improvements through process changes and continuous safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Materials and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow, organization, and placement using Lean principles.
• Coordinate implementation of new products and engineering changes, ensuring proper balance of work timing, processes, and manpower requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to conduct manufacturing design reviews and support process development, prototype builds, and launch readiness.
• Identify, implement, and standardize process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Analyze assembly operations and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, problem solving, and application of lean manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain accurate production standards using predetermined time systems (MCTM/MOST).
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, plant procedures, and compliance requirements across all assigned processes.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and manpower optimization through process design and assembly configuration improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers as needed, supporting development.
• Lead and execute engineering programs within the area of responsibility to meet production, timing, and business objectives.
• Interface and collaborate with plant personnel to achieve production targets, manpower balance, and operational goals.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

TechDoQuest is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support process trials, ensuring stable, efficient production and adherence to engineering standards. You will drive Lean initiatives and develop production standards with MCTM/MOST while collaborating with engineering and materials teams to support prototype builds and launches.

Ideal candidates excel in problem solving, teamwork, and communication, and will mentor junior engineers to achieve schedule and cost goals in a dynamic