Onsite Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer — Lean Process Optimizer

Riverside Mfg Llc

Fort Wayne (IN)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Riverside Mfg Llc in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer to develop, optimize, and control manufacturing processes for high quality, cost-effective production. The role blends hands-on process development with lean engineering, working with Production, Quality, and Design Engineering to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include process development, documentation, NPI readiness, time study, value stream mapping, line balancing, and OEE

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role, preferably in electronic assembly.
Hands-on time study, methods engineering, value stream mapping, or line balancing.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and pilot builds.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Must Be US Person per ITAR regulations
Onsite in Fort Wayne IN- relocation not offered for this position

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes.
Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Partner with the Documentation Specialist to write, maintain, and update work instructions.
Establish and monitor key process metrics such as yield, scrap, cycle time, and efficiency.
Lead time study, work measurement, methods engineering, and ergonomics analysis to establish standard times and optimized work content.
Perform value stream mapping, capacity modeling, line balancing, and facility layout to maximize flow and minimize waste.
Drive OEE, throughput, and cost-per-unit improvements through data-driven analysis and structured problem solving.
Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies; lead or participate in kaizen events.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA) for defects, scrap, and rework.
Provide daily engineering support to production to resolve process issues, improve yields, and minimize downtime across assigned product lines and customer programs.
Lead manufacturing readiness for new product launches, including process development, tooling, fixtures, and test requirements.
Participate in design reviews to ensure DFM, DFA, and DFT.
Coordinate pilot builds, first articles, and process validations, ensuring smooth transition from prototype to full production.