Production Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Production Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for higher efficiency, quality, and cost control on the shop floor. The role emphasizes process improvement, root-cause analysis, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with design, supply chain, and technicians to bring new products to mass production.

You will develop SOPs, use Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and data analytics tools to monitor performance and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Experience with CAD software, simulation tools, and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, and SAP.
• Strong strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, analytical abilities, and communication skills to effectively convey technical instructions to production teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, maintain product quality, and minimize operational costs.
• Analyze existing workflows to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve machine and labor productivity.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to diagnose and resolve technical breakdowns, equipment failures, and production-related issues.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and statistical process controls to ensure products consistently meet required quality standards.
• Support machinery placement, evaluate production line capacity, and coordinate with technicians on preventive maintenance activities.
• Establish and enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols across the manufacturing floor.
• Work closely with product design, supply chain, vendors, technicians, and management to support the smooth transition of new products into mass production.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Strategic thinking

Complex problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

SQL

SAP

Job description

The Production Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, maintain product quality, and minimize operational costs.

Core Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Analyze existing workflows to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve machine and labor productivity.
• Troubleshooting: Conduct root-cause analysis to diagnose and resolve technical breakdowns, equipment failures, and production-related issues.
• Quality Control: Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and statistical process controls to ensure products consistently meet required quality standards.
• Equipment Management: Support machinery placement, evaluate production line capacity, and coordinate with technicians on preventive maintenance activities.
• Safety Compliance: Establish and enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols across the manufacturing floor.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product design, supply chain, vendors, technicians, and management to support the smooth transition of new products into mass production.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Methodologies: Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Software: Experience with CAD software, simulation tools, and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, and SAP.
• Soft Skills: Strong strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, analytical abilities, and communication skills to effectively convey technical instructions to production teams.