Manufacturing Process Engineer III - Lean Optimizer

MSA, The Safety Company; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety in Jacksonville, NC seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer III to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that ensure safety, efficiency, and scalability across the plant. You will manage master data, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will apply Lean principles, validate processes with KPIs (OEE, FPY, CPK), and lead capital projects from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Requires Lean Six Sigma expertise and continuous improvement experience.
• Engineering degree from ABET-accredited program; MS/PhD substitutions possible for experience.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP/MES familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for safety, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead risk assessments (PFMEA, ergonomics) and justify CAPEX investments.
• Develop SOPs, train front line leaders, and ensure readiness for new products.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

MS degree substitution allowed

PhD substitution up to 4 years

Tools

SAP

MES (Kanoa)

MS Project

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Job description

MSA Safety in Jacksonville, NC seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer III to develop and optimize manufacturing processes that ensure safety, efficiency, and scalability across the plant. You will manage master data, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will apply Lean principles, validate processes with KPIs (OEE, FPY, CPK), and lead capital projects from concept to commissioning.