Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean & Efficiency Optimizer

Pj-Trailers; Sumner (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pj-Trailers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop cost-efficient manufacturing processes aligned with product specifications and quality standards. You will drive process improvements, optimize production layouts, and coordinate launches for new or revised products.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, welding and metal fabrication experience, and strong Lean and leadership skills. The role requires detail orientation and clear communication in a fast-paced plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-3 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Lean Principles: Problem Solving, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, 5S.

Responsibilities

• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new or revised products, including goals, training, and evaluation.
• Designs, develops, tests or sources tools, machinery, and equipment for proposed methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Evaluates BOMs and manufacturing process for accuracy.
• Deliver results in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Skills

Lean Principles

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Pj-Trailers is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop cost-efficient manufacturing processes aligned with product specifications and quality standards. You will drive process improvements, optimize production layouts, and coordinate launches for new or revised products.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, welding and metal fabrication experience, and strong Lean and leadership skills. The role requires detail orientation and clear communication in a fast-paced plant