Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Processes & Continuous Improvement

Watson-Marlow México; Ogden, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox, part of the Spirax Group, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes in a discrete environment, applying lean and continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will lead tooling, fixtures, and automation projects, support new product introductions, conduct time studies, maintain labor standards, and collaborate with quality, planning, and procurement to meet safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in discrete manufacturing (metal forming, machining, assembly).
• Proficient in 3‑D modeling software (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks) and ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365).
• Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methods knowledge.
• Experience with ISO standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, 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

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Chromalox, part of the Spirax Group, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes in a discrete environment, applying lean and continuous improvement to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will lead tooling, fixtures, and automation projects, support new product introductions, conduct time studies, maintain labor standards, and collaborate with quality, planning, and procurement to meet safety and regulatory requirements.