Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Optimization

Food Management Search, Inc.; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.

The role focuses on Lean principles, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams. You will drive cost savings through automation and layout optimization, while ensuring adherence to standards and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Analyze existing production processes and implement Lean methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Support launch of new programs by developing PFMEAs and control plans.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and products comply with relevant standards.
• Ensure quality standards are met and actions taken to correct deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Drive cost savings through automation, layout optimization, and standardization.
• Use statistical methods to monitor and improve process performance.
• Lead trials, validations, and changeovers to minimize downtime of engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all processes, including SOPs and process maps.
• Act as a Lean champion to train and coach operators and support teams on lean tools.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Quality systems

Problem solving

Statistical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Manufacturing analytics tools

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Ohio to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.

The role focuses on Lean principles, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams. You will drive cost savings through automation and layout optimization, while ensuring adherence to standards and proper documentation.