Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & CAPA Lead

Sterling Engineering; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Henderson, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, improve processes, and lead engineering projects. You will troubleshoot production issues, drive continuous improvement, resolve quality concerns, and optimize efficiency while collaborating with manufacturing personnel and management.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, CAPA, design-for-manufacturability reviews, and developing new processes and standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an operational leadership capacity within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, quality control, and cost management.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and proficiency with CAD software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing process issues involving designs, materials, equipment, and production methods.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, nonconformances, and CAPA.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify failures and recommend improvements to product designs, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness using Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Provide engineering support to production teams and collaborate with associates and supervisors to maintain production schedules.
• Review product designs for manufacturability and recommend improvements to manufacturing methods and processes.
• Develop, document, and implement new manufacturing processes, engineering procedures, and production standards.
• Design, install, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and optimize equipment and workspace layouts.
• Lead engineering projects, including defining project scope, establishing goals, and preparing budget estimates.
• Develop and analyze manufacturing performance reports to identify trends, bottlenecks, material variances, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for environmental sustainability, including opportunities to reduce waste, emissions, energy consumption, and raw material usage.
• Design and conduct product and process testing to validate quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Support safety training and educate production personnel on manufacturing methods and safe equipment operation.
• Train production employees on new and existing processes and procedures.
• Maintain strong working relationships across manufacturing facilities and provide additional support to management as needed.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Industrial engineering

Problem solving

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Henderson, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, improve processes, and lead engineering projects. You will troubleshoot production issues, drive continuous improvement, resolve quality concerns, and optimize efficiency while collaborating with manufacturing personnel and management.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, CAPA, design-for-manufacturability reviews, and developing new processes and standards.