Mfg Eng III

Lancesoft; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12+ month engagement in Savannah, GA. You will lead manufacturing engineering work, drive process improvements, develop work instructions, MBOMs, and support make-versus-buy decisions.

The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of production planning and tooling. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methods to raise capability and quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or related experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Experience creating Work Instructions, Process Plans, Manufacturing Documentation, and MBOMs.
• Experience with SAP, Solumina, Corridor or similar systems.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting cross-functional manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities focused on methods and tooling.
• Analyze operations to identify efficiency, cost, quality and productivity gains.
• Develop detailed manufacturing work instructions, process plans, and MBOMs.
• Create and maintain MBOMs using SAP, Solumina, Corridor or similar systems.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions and supplier interactions.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven methods to improve process capability and quality.

Skills

4+ years experience

Manufacturing processes

MBOMs

SAP

Solumina

GD&T

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Corridor

ERP

MES

Job description

Role

Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Savannah, GA

Duration

12+ months (Possible Extension)

Shift

1st shift

Pay Range

$55–$62 per hour on W2

Job Description

Lead and independently perform manufacturing engineering activities focused on production methods, process improvements, tooling, production equipment, assembly methods, and manufacturing planning. Analyze existing and proposed manufacturing operations to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and productivity gains. Develop and author detailed manufacturing work instructions, process plans, rework instructions (DRDI/DMT), and manufacturing documentation. Create and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOM) using SAP, Solumina, Corridor, or similar manufacturing systems. Conduct productibility and manufacturability studies from engineering drawings and technical specifications. Support make-versus-buy decisions, vendor evaluations, supplier interactions, and corrective action initiatives. Generate manufacturing reports, forecasts, capacity analyses, and production planning data using statistical and analytical methods. Support equipment justification, facility improvement initiatives, and manufacturing technology implementation projects. Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects involving Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams. Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives throughout production environments. Apply Six Sigma methodologies and data-driven decision-making techniques to improve process capability and product quality. Support Safety, Sustainability, Ergonomic, and Quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. Train and mentor manufacturing personnel while providing technical leadership and guidance.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, fabrication, tooling, and production planning.
• Experience creating Work Instructions, Process Plans, Manufacturing Documentation, and MBOMs.
• Knowledge of Engineering Drawings, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Product Configuration, and Manufacturing Specifications.
• Experience with SAP, Solumina, Corridor, ERP, MES, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting production environments and cross-functional manufacturing teams.

Preferred Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• 5S
• SMED
• Kanban
• Just-In-Time (JIT)
• One Piece Flow
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• DMAIC
• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

Preferred Industries

• Aerospace Aviation Defense Aircraft Manufacturing
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Advanced Manufacturing