On-Site Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Improvement

Socket.dev; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Vandor in Indiana is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team and help drive improvements across manufacturing operations. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability on the shop floor.

You will lead process development, trials, and problem solving using data-driven methods, DOE and SPC, with a focus on Lean manufacturing and cost reduction. This is an on-site role with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, tooling, equipment, materials, and quality.
• Ability to independently develop new processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data-driven approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes focusing on quality and efficiency.
• Lead equipment trials, process validation, and production launches.
• Troubleshoot production challenges with data‑driven solutions.
• Use DOE, SPC, and capability analysis to improve performance.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve yield, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Support sourcing and implementation of new equipment and automation.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend upgrades or refits.
• Participate in new product manufacturability reviews.
• Collaborate across Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Tooling

Equipment

Materials

Quality

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

DOE

SPC

Job description

Vandor in Indiana is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site team and help drive improvements across manufacturing operations. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability on the shop floor.

You will lead process development, trials, and problem solving using data-driven methods, DOE and SPC, with a focus on Lean manufacturing and cost reduction. This is an on-site role with standard daytime hours.