Onsite Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Lean, Productivity & Growth

Virginia Transformer Corp; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Transformer Corp in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor. You will standardize ME/IE processes, optimize workstation layouts, and drive productivity with cross-functional teams including Design Engineering to meet World Class Manufacturing priorities.

The role demands strong hands-on problem solving, a background in mechanical or industrial engineering, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–12 years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industrial equipment, electrical equipment, metals, fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, or related industries is preferred.
• Experience with process improvement, manufacturing layouts, workstation design, material flow, or industrial engineering principles is preferred.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard engineering software tools.
• CAD experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, standard work, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and troubleshoot production-related issues.
• Develop, standardize, and improve Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering processes.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work methods, and workflows.
• Redesign and optimize workstations and production layouts to improve safety, ergonomics, productivity, quality, and flow.
• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks, wasted motion, unnecessary handling, and process inefficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, throughput, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Work directly with production teams to improve productivity and streamline manufacturing flow.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement activities.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process standards, and standard work.
• Analyze production data and manufacturing KPIs to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, capacity analysis, and process observations.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and optimize production processes.
• Participate in capital equipment, tooling, automation, and facility improvement projects.
• Support new product introduction and process validation activities.
• Support and align manufacturing improvements with World Class Manufacturing priorities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and company standards.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Virginia Transformer Corp in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor. You will standardize ME/IE processes, optimize workstation layouts, and drive productivity with cross-functional teams including Design Engineering to meet World Class Manufacturing priorities.

The role demands strong hands-on problem solving, a background in mechanical or industrial engineering, and the ability to