Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Lean

Skeeteremployment; Lebanon (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

G3 Boats, a division of Yamaha Marine, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Lebanon, Missouri team. This onsite role focuses on evaluating, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen quality across production operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who analyzes data, documents processes, and drives projects from concept through implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen, and background check.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing systems to improve efficiency, yield, cost, safety and changeover performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes to improve productivity.
• Develop, configure, and implement new manufacturing processes and process improvements using sound engineering practices.
• Assess production processes, take measurements, interpret data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and strengthening quality standards.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize multiple phases of the production process.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to address process, quality, and operational issues.
• Prepare reports, process documentation, and operating instructions to support implementation and ongoing consistency.
• Lead process development projects of moderate to large scope, managing timelines, priorities, and project constraints.
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and quality‑related questions across the operation.
• Identify and apply manufacturing best practices, standards, and emerging technologies that improve productivity, cost, quality, and agility.
• Determine manufacturing costs using established or customized methodologies.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams and partner with site personnel to transition process improvements into plant operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Robotic operations

Sheet metal fabrication

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Process documentation

Project management

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

G3 Boats, a division of Yamaha Marine, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Lebanon, Missouri team. This onsite role focuses on evaluating, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen quality across production operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who analyzes data, documents processes, and drives projects from concept through implementation.