Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, Safe, Automated Ops

LaundryOne; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Laundry, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive smarter processes and elevate product performance in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment.

You will work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Environmental teams to design efficient workflows, reduce waste, and build world‑class production systems for laundry equipment. You will develop layouts prioritizing ergonomics and efficiency, analyze data for root‑cause issues, and lead Lean initiatives to improve

Qualifications

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and hands‑on technical skills.
• Experience with sheet metal, welding, assembly, ergonomics, and CI/Lean principles.
• Proficiency in CAD, MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, quality, and environmental performance in every process you design and improve.
• Drive value‑stream improvements that enhance safety, reduce defects, lower cost, and improve delivery.
• Program and maintain CNC laser and turret punch press nesting for new and revised parts.
• Maintain routings, labor standards, and support accurate BOM structures.
• Conduct machine capacity, utilization, takt time, and inventory studies aligned with customer demand.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives that eliminate waste and strengthen flow.
• Develop and maintain facility and equipment layouts that prioritize ergonomics, safety, and efficiency.
• Analyze data to drive root‑cause problem solving for scrap, inefficiencies, and quality issues.
• Design fixturing, jigs, and tooling for fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Recommend capital improvements that elevate safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
• Perform work measurement and time studies to establish accurate labor standards.
• Create and maintain robotic programs for automated manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Safety and Environmental teams to ensure processes meet regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance goals.
• Take ownership of business results and personal wellness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on technical

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

Assembly

Ergonomics

CI/Lean

CAD

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Dexter Laundry, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive smarter processes and elevate product performance in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment.

You will work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Environmental teams to design efficient workflows, reduce waste, and build world‑class production systems for laundry equipment. You will develop layouts prioritizing ergonomics and efficiency, analyze data for root‑cause issues, and lead Lean initiatives to improve