Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Kaizen

Lenco Armored Vehicles; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Full-time position

Job summary

Lenco Armored Vehicles in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize fabrication processes, CNC plasma, welding, metal forming, and assembly while driving cost reductions and quality improvements. You will lead tool and equipment evaluations, support Lean initiatives, and collaborate with SolidWorks CAD efforts to maintain documentation and BOMs.

You will contribute to continuous improvement projects, mentor operators, and help implement efficient cell layouts and process

Qualifications

• 2+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with CNC plasma, welding, metal forming, and assembly.
• Strong knowledge of Kaizen and Kanban layouts.
• Experience with capital equipment selection.
• CAD/SolidWorks proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for fabrication and finishing.
• Lead process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate tools and equipment for efficiency improvements and monitor OEE.
• Design and implement tooling solutions; estimate production times and costs.
• Drive quality improvements through root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Manage projects and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Assist with SolidWorks models, drawings, and BOMs.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

CNC Plasma

Welding

Metal Forming

CAD/SolidWorks

Kaizen

Kanban

Problem Solving

Visual Management

Fixture Design

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Lenco Armored Vehicles in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize fabrication processes, CNC plasma, welding, metal forming, and assembly while driving cost reductions and quality improvements. You will lead tool and equipment evaluations, support Lean initiatives, and collaborate with SolidWorks CAD efforts to maintain documentation and BOMs.

You will contribute to continuous improvement projects, mentor operators, and help implement efficient cell layouts and process