Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer

Staging-Dimensions; Hares Corner (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Staging Dimensions seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process enhancements across our manufacturing of stage decks and related products.

You will partner with the Director of Operations, Shop Manager, and shop staff to reduce waste, optimize layouts, and standardize practices in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process improvement, or related manufacturing role.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in fabrication, metalworking, woodworking, assembly, or custom manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes for stage decks, staging components, and custom-built products to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, labor utilization, and profitability.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure productivity, production throughput, quality, labor efficiency, and on-time completion of jobs.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, and production personnel to improve material availability, inventory utilization, and production scheduling.
• Conduct root cause analysis of manufacturing issues, quality defects, production delays, and recurring operational problems.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues and improve product quality.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Production metrics

ERP systems

Process mapping

5 Whys

Fishbone diagrams

Data analysis

Project management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Production tracking systems

Job description

Staging Dimensions seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process enhancements across our manufacturing of stage decks and related products.

You will partner with the Director of Operations, Shop Manager, and shop staff to reduce waste, optimize layouts, and standardize practices in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration are essential to succeed.