Onsite Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean Improvement

Airline Hydraulics Corporation; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

PTO

Referral bonuses

Employee-owned

Job summary

Airline Hydraulics Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations through process development, continuous improvement, and lean initiatives. You will analyze processes, develop standard methods, and collaborate with engineering and operations to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and repeatability.

This on-site role in Bristol, PA involves working with cross-functional teams, leading improvement projects, and supporting labor standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field required.
• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process improvement, or related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process improvement, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with time studies, process mapping, root-cause analysis, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to analyze data, identify process deficiencies, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience with CAD software, ERP systems, or manufacturing-related software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and operations personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform time studies, labor analysis, and process evaluations to establish labor standards and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, assembly standards, and standard operating procedures to ensure safe, consistent, and repeatable production.
• Develop and maintain labor routings, manufacturing methods, and production standards to support estimating, scheduling, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze shop floor layouts, material flow, workstations, and production processes to improve workflow, space utilization, organization, ergonomics, and throughput.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, including waste reduction, 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, visual management, and process optimization.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues related to quality, safety, tooling, equipment, processes, and product assembly.
• Analyze manufacturing data, labor performance, production metrics, and operational trends to identify root causes and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Design, develop, and support tooling, fixtures, equipment, and automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and repeatability.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production transfers through the development of manufacturing methods, documentation, tooling requirements, and production processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve product manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, improve labor utilization, increase throughput, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Support workplace safety initiatives by identifying ergonomic, process, and equipment improvements that reduce risk and improve working conditions.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence, productivity improvement, capacity expansion, and strategic manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time studies

Labor analysis

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Data analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Airline Hydraulics Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations through process development, continuous improvement, and lean initiatives. You will analyze processes, develop standard methods, and collaborate with engineering and operations to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and repeatability.

This on-site role in Bristol, PA involves working with cross-functional teams, leading improvement projects, and supporting labor standards,