Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean Optimization Leader

Accounting Search

South Charleston (WV)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Accounting Search Ltd. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize advanced manufacturing processes across multiple plants. You will analyze production systems, drive continuous improvement, and lead cross‑functional implementation from concept through validation.

Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, apply Lean tools, and use CAD/CAM and ERP data to improve OEE, cycle times, and cost structures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3 years of hands‑on manufacturing or metals industry experience, including exposure to machining, fabrication, forming, welding, assembly, or related processes.
Demonstrated experience in industrial engineering methods, project management, and manufacturing process development.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD/CAM packages; strong understanding and application of GD&T standards.
Strong ability to communicate complex technical information to production teams, engineering colleagues, vendors, and customers.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and strong quantitative skills, including applied statistics and data interpretation.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts), PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine robust manufacturing methods that support repeatability, standardization, and scalable production performance.
Analyze existing workflows and equipment capabilities using structured tools such as time studies, method engineering, production simulations, and statistical process control (SPC).
Own the creation, update, and lifecycle management of routings, work instructions, tooling specifications, and engineering blueprints to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with customer specifications.
Serve as the technical subject‑matter expert on process capability and control limits (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk), using these metrics to drive quality improvements and evaluate incoming work packages.
Lead structured problem‑solving efforts using tools such as fishbone diagrams, 5 Why analysis, FMEA, value stream mapping (VSM), job safety analysis (JSA), and 6S/5S methodologies.
Identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies, and champion Kaizen events aligned to cycle time reduction, scrap elimination, throughput optimization, and operator ergonomics.
Utilize discrete‑event simulation or digital manufacturing models to evaluate proposed process changes and validate improvements before implementation.
Partner with production teams to build a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, training, and hands‑on guidance.
Maintain and optimize routing structures, bills of materials (BOMs), labor standards, and capacity models within the company's ERP/MRP system to ensure accuracy of cost estimates and production planning.
Analyze shop floor data to develop data‑backed improvement roadmaps and operational KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, yield, and labor efficiency.
Develop financial justifications and ROI analyses for new equipment, automation initiatives, tooling upgrades, or layout changes.
Utilize CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks or equivalent) to design and evaluate fixtures, tooling, and process aids that support efficient and repeatable manufacturing operations.
Apply advanced GD&T to ensure manufacturability and maintain conformance in dimensional‑critical production environments.
Engage with Maintenance and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment uptime, capability, and preventive/predictive maintenance processes.
Contribute to plant layout optimization, material flow design, line balancing, and workstation ergonomics to support long‑term operational scaling.
Provide plant‑floor technical guidance, operator training, and troubleshooting support to ensure processes are executed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
Work across all three plants and multiple shifts to maintain a high level of engineering support for production, new program launches, and continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and outside vendors to resolve technical issues, qualify materials, improve manufacturability, and enhance supplier performance.