Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Optimization

Performance Health; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Pivotal Health Solutions in Watertown, SD, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes. You will bridge product design and manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and quality.

Responsibilities include DFMA analysis, SOP development, process validation, and lean initiatives. Collaboration with design, quality, and maintenance teams will be essential to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying shop conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Conduct DFMA analysis to improve product manufacturability.
• Implement process flow, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement efficiency improvements.
• Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing operations and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and maintenance teams to resolve production problems.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support New Product Development with manufacturability input during design and prototyping.
• Develop process plans, tooling requirements, and production validation for new products.
• Conduct pilot builds and optimize production readiness before full-scale launch.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain metrics for production efficiency, yield, and quality improvements.
• Recommend and implement automation or technology upgrades when appropriate.
• Work with design engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product development and production.
• Maintain and update technical documentation including SOPs, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Assist in training production staff on new processes and equipment.

Skills

DFMEA/PFMEA

Design for Manufacturing

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

CAD/CAE

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Associate’s Degree in related Engineering field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Process simulation tools

Job description

Pivotal Health Solutions in Watertown, SD, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes. You will bridge product design and manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and quality.

Responsibilities include DFMA analysis, SOP development, process validation, and lean initiatives. Collaboration with design, quality, and maintenance teams will be essential to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.