Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Tools & Process Optimization

Western Partitions, Inc.; Denton (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

401(k) retirement savings plan with 1:

Medical, prescription drug, dental and

Life insurance, disability benefits

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Western Partitions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to independently design tooling and fixtures and own process improvements across welding, powder coating, assembly, and shipping prep.

You will track KPIs, support capital projects from scope to execution, and run projects end-to-end with minimal supervision, bringing actionable solutions on the floor. Candidates should have at least 3 years of direct experience in manufacturing engineering, hands-on fabrication environment experience,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering, building and optimizing production lines.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, Revit).
• Demonstrated track record designing tooling and fixtures and implementing manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment for steel operations to comply with contract specs and tolerances.
• Analyze and improve workflow processes in fabrication, powder coating, assembly, and mechanical/electrical system integration.
• Design new process flow to support product launches and production line start up.
• Develop and maintain process documentation: SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA/8D) and corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to support new product introductions.
• Review technical drawings for conformance with design intent and fabrication standards.
• Plan and develop Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Monitor and report on process KPIs such as first pass yield, cycle time, and scrap rate.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AWS D1.1).
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives within the plant.
• Manage assigned projects, including small and CapEx, to meet schedule and budget.
• Provide technical support to production for complex mechanical, electrical and controls issues.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Analytical skills

CAD (Autodesk Inventor, Revit)

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Revit

Job description

Western Partitions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to independently design tooling and fixtures and own process improvements across welding, powder coating, assembly, and shipping prep.

You will track KPIs, support capital projects from scope to execution, and run projects end-to-end with minimal supervision, bringing actionable solutions on the floor. Candidates should have at least 3 years of direct experience in manufacturing engineering, hands-on fabrication environment experience,