Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Process Optimization

Chromalox; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve discrete manufacturing processes, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Lead tooling, fixtures, and automation initiatives while supporting new product introductions and documentation.

You will conduct time studies, establish labor standards, and lead Lean initiatives (Kaizen, VSM) with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in discrete manufacturing (metal forming, machining, assembly).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or other 3-D modeling software.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methods.
• Experience with ISO standards and quality systems.
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365 preferred).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; MS Project a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead productivity and cost-reduction initiatives, including labor and material savings.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and automation to support production goals.
• Support new product introductions with process development, documentation, and training.
• Conduct time studies and maintain accurate labor standards.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects (e.g., Kaizen, VSM).
• Troubleshoot and support equipment and process issues on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with quality, planning, and procurement on materials, specifications, and standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health and environmental regulations.
• Maintain process documentation: work instructions, SOPs, control plans.
• Utilize ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365 preferred) for documentation and reporting.
• Participate in MRB team to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Effective communicator

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

MS Dynamics 365

MS Office (Excel)

MS Project

Job description

Chromalox is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve discrete manufacturing processes, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Lead tooling, fixtures, and automation initiatives while supporting new product introductions and documentation.

You will conduct time studies, establish labor standards, and lead Lean initiatives (Kaizen, VSM) with cross-functional teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on the shop floor.