Senior Fabrication Engineer - Lean Manufacturing Leader

Espy LLC; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Chester, VA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication to optimize manufacturing processes, improve safety, quality, and productivity. The role requires coordinating with design, planning, and vendors to ensure efficient, cost-effective production.

Responsibilities include planning layouts, evaluating CAPEX, and leading make-vs-buy analyses while driving continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree required.
• Five years in industrial manufacturing engineering.
• Three years in fabrication processes (aluminum/plastic).

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and safety.
• Analyze workforce, space, and workflow; design equipment layouts.
• Advise on fabrication processes and tooling selections.
• Coordinate with design staff on efficient production methods.
• Evaluate equipment bids, cost justifications, and capital projects.
• Support New Product Development for manufacturability.
• Apply lean/Six Sigma methods to improve performance.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication (verbal & written)

2D CAD

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

2D CAD

Job description

Dover Food Retail in Chester, VA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication to optimize manufacturing processes, improve safety, quality, and productivity. The role requires coordinating with design, planning, and vendors to ensure efficient, cost-effective production.

Responsibilities include planning layouts, evaluating CAPEX, and leading make-vs-buy analyses while driving continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.