Manufacturing Engineering Lead: Process Improvement

AMETEK, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead manufacturing engineering activities and provide hands-on technical expertise.

You will supervise a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and drive process optimization, continuous improvement, and quality compliance to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. The role focuses on implementing new manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, solving problems, and leading Operational Excellence (OPEX)

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering and experience of problem solving in a manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as good organization and people skills.
• Training and skills regarding Lean, Six-Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies are a plus.
• Reasoning Ability: Critical thinking, data-supported decisions.
• Ability to evaluate group and individual performance

Responsibilities

• Order Execution: Support effective execution of sales orders where technical support is needed.
• Resolve Immediate Issues: Lead short-term problem-solving efforts to quickly address and mitigate production challenges.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis: Implement medium- and long-term strategies to identify underlying issues and execute effective countermeasures.
• Optimize Processes: Design and develop fixtures and manufacturing processes in collaboration with Operations to improve productivity and increase yields.
• Manage Nonconforming Materials: Enhance processes for disposition and handling of supplier nonconforming materials to minimize impact on production.
• Lead Improvement Initiatives: Execute Operational Excellence (OPEX) projects to support business and corporate objectives.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Lean Six Sigma Kaizen

Performance evaluation

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead manufacturing engineering activities and provide hands-on technical expertise.

You will supervise a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and drive process optimization, continuous improvement, and quality compliance to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. The role focuses on implementing new manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, solving problems, and leading Operational Excellence (OPEX)