Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Lean

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment for scalable, zero-defect production. You will document procedures and lead improvements across the plant in Indiana, collaborating with engineering, IT, and production teams.

You will analyze data with SQL and BI tools to drive quality, cost reduction, and throughput, while championing TPM and Lean initiatives to support growth and competitive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing/industrial setting; material handling preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts; ability to learn new technologies.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes.
• Develops and implements process control procedures.
• Analyzes manufacturing process flows to improve quality, cost, and throughput.
• Collaborates with manufacturing to provide technical training for employees.
• Troubleshoots and resolves production issues.
• Gathers and analyzes manufacturing data; coordinates with Quality and Manufacturing to implement changes.
• Leads continuous improvement and waste reduction projects; drives lean initiatives.
• Interfaces with vendors on specifications, equipment, parts, and material.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment for scalable, zero-defect production. You will document procedures and lead improvements across the plant in Indiana, collaborating with engineering, IT, and production teams.

You will analyze data with SQL and BI tools to drive quality, cost reduction, and throughput, while championing TPM and Lean initiatives to support growth and competitive performance.