Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Waev; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waev Inc. in Anaheim, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work closely with the production team to identify practical improvements that boost efficiency, improve material flow, and support a smooth manufacturing process.

This hands-on role will respond to production needs, analyze assembly line performance, identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions that reduce cycle time, waste, and downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience applying lean principles on production lines (kanban, kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping).
• Track record of driving measurable efficiency improvements on manufacturing or assembly lines.
• Ability to translate floor needs into engineering solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and practical fix orientation.
• Experience with process design, implementation, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement assembly line efficiency improvements to reduce cycle time and waste.
• Design and maintain kanban systems tied to actual consumption.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain to implement fixes quickly.
• Document changes and standard operating procedures to ensure improvements stick.
• Track impact with data and report efficiency gains.
• Support tooling and layout changes to improve flow and ergonomics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Kaizen

5S

Value stream mapping

Problem-solving

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on experience

Job description

Waev Inc. is an electric mobility OEM founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute, market, and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. GEM was the first commercially-produced, street-legal low-speed vehicle in the United States. GEMs shuttle people and goods across city centers, residential communities, government campuses, colleges and universities, and other micro-environments. Founded in 1949, Taylor-Dunn burden carriers, personnel carriers, and stockchasers have been trusted solutions in a broad range of commercial environments and provide premium reliability, safety features, and all-electric efficiency for industrial grade applications. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev's headquarters and factory are located in Anaheim, California.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with the production team to identify and implement practical improvements that increase efficiency, improve material flow, and support a smooth manufacturing process. This hands-on role will respond to production needs, analyze assembly line performance, identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions that reduce cycle time, waste, and downtime. The Manufacturing Engineer will also design and maintain kanban systems, support process and layout improvements, and work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to quickly resolve issues and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Essential Duties & Responsiblities

• Complete engineering tasks and requests assigned by the production team, prioritizing work that keeps the line moving.
• Identify, design, and implement assembly line efficiency improvements - reducing cycle time, cutting waste, and removing bottlenecks.
• Design, build, and maintain kanban systems that keep material replenishment tied to actual consumption on the line.
• Partner with production, quality, and supply chain to troubleshoot issues as they come up and get fixes into place quickly.
• Document process changes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures so improvements stick.
• Track the impact of changes with real data and report out on efficiency gains.
• Support tooling, fixtures, and layout changes needed to improve flow and ergonomics.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles - kanban, kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping.
• A track record of driving measurable efficiency improvements on a production or assembly line.
• Comfort working directly with production teams and translating floor-level needs into engineering solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward practical, implementable fixes over theory.
• Experience and a deep understanding of process design, implementation, and validation.

Knowlege, Skills And Abilities

• Vehicle development or relevant experiences preferred
• Take ownership of projects and challenges to ensure issues are successfully resolved and deliverables are completed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Location: On-site in Anaheim, CA
• Environment: Fast-paced office/manufacturing/warehouse environment

EEO Statement

Waev Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Salary: $78000 - $90000 per year