Production Engineer: Lead Lean Projects & Upgrades

Victaulic Company; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Production Engineer to lead engineering projects from concept through completion, including equipment acquisitions and facility expansions. This role emphasizes LEAN principles, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven problem-solving to drive real impact.

You will plan, manage, and optimize manufacturing projects across multiple sites, coordinating with vendors, and preparing budgets and schedules in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or other solid modeling software is required.
• Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Collaborate with project managers, facility engineers, and designers to define project requirements.
• Develop and maintain facility layouts and engineering documentation (Equipment drawing approvals, etc.).
• Manage external vendors & contractors effectively throughout the lifespan of a project.
• Lead and self-manage the implementation of new equipment/technology into current manufacturing processes.
• Apply engineering concepts for optimization of equipment, procedures, and budgets.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Victaulic is seeking a Production Engineer to lead engineering projects from concept through completion, including equipment acquisitions and facility expansions. This role emphasizes LEAN principles, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven problem-solving to drive real impact.

You will plan, manage, and optimize manufacturing projects across multiple sites, coordinating with vendors, and preparing budgets and schedules in a hands-on environment.