Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to boost productivity, quality, and efficiency.

You will develop production-ready tools, fixtures, patterns, and prints, collaborate with Design, Quality, and Production teams, lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, and release accurate routings and BOMs ahead of production start dates. This role reports to the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing methods and processes.
• Design tools, fixtures, equipment, and check fixtures.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Production teams.
• Analyze production data and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Train production staff on new processes and equipment.
• Release accurate part routings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Contribute to equipment budgeting and capital planning.
• Support estimating activities through equipment and software expertise.
• Champion new product launches and ensure production readiness.
• Develop and release production-ready processes, patterns, prints, tools, and fixtures ahead of production start dates.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering field

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing simulation tools

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. This role collaborates cross-functionally to ensure seamless production execution and drive continuous improvement.

As the champion for new product launches, the Manufacturing Engineer delivers production-ready tools, check fixtures, patterns, processes, and prints to ensure parts are fully capable and released ahead of production start dates.

Reporting

• Reports to the Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing methods and processes.
• Design tools, fixtures, equipment, and check fixtures.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Production teams.
• Analyze production data and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Train production staff on new processes and equipment.
• Release accurate part routings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Contribute to equipment budgeting and capital planning.
• Support estimating activities through equipment and software expertise.
• Champion new product launches and ensure production readiness.
• Develop and release production-ready processes, patterns, prints, tools, and fixtures ahead of production start dates.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and project management abilities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.