Manufacturing Process Engineer — Drive Standard Work

IPA™; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days in office

Remote Friday

Healthcare package

401(k) matching

ESPP

Job summary

IPA in Duluth, GA seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to define, document, and continuously improve production processes from launch through sustaining operations. You will partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to build clear, scalable processes that reduce variation, improve yield, and shorten training time.

This role emphasizes standard work, digital work instructions, and data-driven shop-floor improvements, including Kaizen events, NCR/CAPA support, and smooth transitions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering supporting production operations.
• Experience creating and sustaining standard work and work instructions used by operators.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and structured problem-solving on the shop floor.
• Ability to read engineering drawings; GD&T familiarity preferred.
• Experience with digital work instruction platforms and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES/QMS).
• Knowledge of Lean principles, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, and visual management.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, SPC, or process capability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain process flows, routings, and method-of-manufacture for products.
• Create and continuously improve standard work, work instructions, visuals, and training materials with revision control.
• Translate drawings and BOMs into clear manufacturing steps with acceptance criteria and in-process checks.
• Build and maintain digital work instructions using CAD models and BOM structures.
• Analyze production data (yield, scrap, cycle time, downtime) to identify improvements.
• Lead Kaizen events and problem-solving, implementing countermeasures and verifying effectiveness.
• Support NCR, CAPA, MRB actions with containment, root-cause analysis, and preventive measures.
• Assist new product introductions and engineering changes with readiness planning and pilot builds.
• Collaborate with Engineering to specify fixtures, gauges, and equipment changes for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Shop floor engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

BuildOS or similar

ERP/MES/QMS

PFMEA/Control plans

SPC

Job description

IPA in Duluth, GA seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to define, document, and continuously improve production processes from launch through sustaining operations. You will partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering to build clear, scalable processes that reduce variation, improve yield, and shorten training time.

This role emphasizes standard work, digital work instructions, and data-driven shop-floor improvements, including Kaizen events, NCR/CAPA support, and smooth transitions for