Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Optimization

TECHEAD Mid Atlantic; Fairborn (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role in Fairborn, OH. You will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, with cross-functional collaboration to improve quality, reduce waste, and ensure safety.

The position offers direct-hire employment with a competitive compensation range of $80,000–$95,000 and opportunities to contribute to advanced equipment and processes in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong grasp of design principles and problem solving.
• That capability should translate into measurable process improvements.
• Communication and teamwork are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety and quality.
• Evaluate processes using cycle time, takt time and quality criteria; manage improvement projects.
• Design tools, fixtures and machines used to assemble and inspect products.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flow diagrams, and SOPs for assembly and production.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure manufacturability and provide input on design changes.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and tooling.
• Monitor KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply lean principles and 80/20 to drive continuous improvement.
• Source and plan installations of new equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Train production staff on new processes and technologies.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance; support automation initiatives.

Skills

World-class design principles

Communication and teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

MS Word Excel PowerPoint

Health and safety

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Postgraduate degree

3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience

PPAP experience

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling design

Job description

TECHEAD seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role in Fairborn, OH. You will design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, with cross-functional collaboration to improve quality, reduce waste, and ensure safety.

The position offers direct-hire employment with a competitive compensation range of $80,000–$95,000 and opportunities to contribute to advanced equipment and processes in a growing manufacturing environment.