Manufacturing Engineer - NPI, DFM & Continuous Improvement

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 15%

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Engineering and Production, ensuring designs are practical to build, safe, efficient, and of high quality throughout manufacturing.

This role supports manufacturing processes, resolves production issues, drives continuous improvement, and helps transition new designs into production with a strong emphasis on collaboration and safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience in a manufacturing engineering role or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Engineering and Production.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes for manufacturability.
• Support new product introductions and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Project Management.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Reading drawings & BOMs

Problem solving

Communication

ERP/MRP experience

Welding/machining/piping knowledge

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Engineering and Production, ensuring designs are practical to build, safe, efficient, and of high quality throughout manufacturing.

This role supports manufacturing processes, resolves production issues, drives continuous improvement, and helps transition new designs into production with a strong emphasis on collaboration and safety.