Manufacturing Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement

FUTEK; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FUTEK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain efficient production processes, driving continuous improvement through time studies, process optimization, and preventive maintenance planning.

You will collaborate on product and tooling enhancements, document procedures, and provide hands-on training to leads and operators, applying GD&T and CAD/CAM skills while supporting ISO objectives in a dynamic office and production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, including internships or co-op experience.
• Experience with metrology tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) and basic lab equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing methods by applying knowledge of design, materials, fabrication processes, and equipment capabilities.
• Evaluate and refine processes via experiments, observations, and data analysis.
• Assist in development of new engineering plans and product designs.
• Support investigations of new materials, equipment, and manufacturing practices.
• Perform computations, estimates, surveys, and basic statistical analyses.
• Contribute to time studies, tooling enhancements, and operator training for efficiency.
• Support ISO objectives through regular reviews and alignment with forecasts.
• Train technicians and guide projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

GD&T

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Mentoring/Training

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

MasterCAM

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

FUTEK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain efficient production processes, driving continuous improvement through time studies, process optimization, and preventive maintenance planning.

You will collaborate on product and tooling enhancements, document procedures, and provide hands-on training to leads and operators, applying GD&T and CAD/CAM skills while supporting ISO objectives in a dynamic office and production environment.