Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Justrite; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible hours

Job summary

Justrite is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods, tooling, automation, and machine designs. This role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance, acting as a technical leader for complex initiatives while managing capital and operational projects.

You’ll own machine uptime, OEE, and reliability KPIs, partnering with Operations and Maintenance to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field is required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in metal fabrication, sheet metal, welding, roll forming, or related environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of manufacturing improvement projects with measurable results in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Experience owning and improving machine uptime, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and other manufacturing metrics.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, TPM, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or reliability certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation systems to improve operational performance.
• Serve as the SME for manufacturing equipment reliability and process capability.
• Own plant machine uptime, OEE, and related KPIs, establishing targets and leading corrective actions to achieve objectives.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for downtime, recurring failures, and quality issues.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies, preventive and predictive maintenance in partnership with Maintenance and Operations.
• Provide dotted-line leadership and technical direction to Maintenance and Operations for reliability and maintenance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing improvement

Preventive maintenance

Education

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

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Full-time Justrite

Job Category

Schedule

Full-time

Job Location Type

On-Site

Location(s)

3921 Dewitt Ave, Mattoon , Illinois 61938 , United States

Description

About Justrite Safety Group

AtJustrite Safety Group,we'remore than just a collection of industrial safety companies;we'rea dynamic organization dedicated toprotecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliveradvancedindustrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to lookfor top talent to joinour teamas we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safetyisn'tjust apriority— it'sour passion.

The ContributionYou’llbring to this Role:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineeris responsible forleading the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods, tooling, automation, and machine designs to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. This role serves as a technical leader for complex manufacturing initiatives, drives continuous improvement efforts, and manages capital and operational projects to ensuretimelycompletion within budget and scope.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer owns manufacturing equipment performance and machine uptime KPIs, partnering closely with Operations and Maintenance toidentify, prioritize, and execute reliability improvements. This position provides dotted-line leadership to Maintenance personnelregardingequipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.

About the Team:

As a member of ourManufacturing Engineering team,you’llhave the opportunity to work on innovative projects that directly enhance our production capabilities and drive continuous improvementacross our facilities. Our team is committed tooptimizingprocesses, developingcutting-edgetooling and equipment, and resolving complex engineering challenges to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and excellence,you’llbe part of a group that plays a key role in advancing our manufacturing operations. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and support the growth of a company that is a leader in safety solutions.

WhatYou’llDoat Justrite:

Senior Manufacturing Engineering

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation systems to improve operational performance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing equipment reliability and process capability.
• Own plant machine uptime, OEE, and related equipment performance KPIs,establishingtargets, monitoring trends, and leading corrective actions to achieve businessobjectives.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to equipment downtime, recurring failures, quality issues, and process inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and predictive maintenance initiatives in partnership with Maintenance and Operations.
• Provide dotted-line leadership and technical direction to Maintenance personnelregardingequipment reliability, maintenance planning, troubleshooting methodologies, and continuous improvement projects.
• Prioritize equipment improvement projects and capital investments based on safety, reliability, productivity, andfinancial impact.
• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and other technical personnel while serving as a key technical resource across the facility.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiativesutilizingLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fieldrequired.
• Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within metal fabrication, sheet metal, welding, roll forming, or related industrial manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of manufacturing improvement projects with measurable results in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Experience owning and improving machine uptime, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and other manufacturing performance metrics.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, TPM, equipment reliability, and root cause analysis methodologies.

Additionalqualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership without direct supervisory authority.
• Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, automation initiatives, and facility improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, orreliability certificationspreferred.

Compensation:

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000. This role offers relocation assistance.

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevantexperienceand performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being.You’llreceive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed tosupporta healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending onthespecific roles and business needs.

Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, andyou’reprotected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensureyou’reat your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.

Justrite Safety Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

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