Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean & Innovation

Colonial Group; Watertown (SD); Híbrido; USD 80 000 - 105 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Colonial Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize, and support manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and scalability. This role develops production workflows, supports daily manufacturing operations, and leads continuous improvement initiatives on cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include process development for new products, data‑driven improvements, DFM collaboration, equipment evaluation, time studies, and Lean initiatives.

Qualificações

• Degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical capabilities with data interpretation and data-driven decisions.
• Experience with process design or production engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and root-cause analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience on production floors is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts to improve throughput and quality.
• Provide daily production support by troubleshooting process issues and resolving bottlenecks.
• Lead development activities for new products, including prototypes and pilot runs.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Develop and maintain process documentation such as PFMEAs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with design-for-manufacturing improvements and technical reviews.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment, automation, and tooling.
• Conduct time studies, capability analyses, and process validation activities.
• Support quality through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, standard work).
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to production teams and technicians.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related technical field

Ferramentas

CAD tools

Process mapping software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Colonial Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, optimize, and support manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and scalability. This role develops production workflows, supports daily manufacturing operations, and leads continuous improvement initiatives on cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include process development for new products, data‑driven improvements, DFM collaboration, equipment evaluation, time studies, and Lean initiatives.