Job Details

About the Company

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on the shop floor, drives measurable results, and plays a key role in improving efficiency, quality, and flow across a high-mix, low-volume environment.

About the Role

This role is not a desk-only engineering position — it requires daily engagement with production, troubleshooting real-time issues, implementing process improvements, and supporting our goal of achieving =80% efficiency, =80% utilization, and 95%+ OTD.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Production Support
• Work directly on the shop floor to resolve manufacturing issues in real time (laser, forming, hardware, welding, paint, assembly).
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and eliminate rework.
• Support daily production meetings and drive execution of action items.

• Process Improvement & Lean Transformation
• Lead and support Lean/PDCA initiatives aligned with the company's Operational Transformation.
• Improve workflow, material flow, and work center performance.
• Implement standard work, visual controls, and error-proofing.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, labor efficiency, and throughput.

• Manufacturing Process Development
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and routing structures.
• Optimize work center loading, labor utilization, and line balancing.
• Create and maintain accurate BOMs and routers in ERP (Global Shop Solutions preferred).

• Capacity & Layout Optimization
• Analyze space utilization and design layouts to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Support capacity planning and production scaling initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Programming, Quality, Production, and Purchasing teams.
• Partner with Engineering on design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Coordinate with vendors for tooling, equipment, and process improvements.

• Data-Driven Execution
• Use KPIs and dashboards to drive decisions (Efficiency, Utilization, OTD, Scrap).
• Support development of Power BI or ERP-based reporting tools.
• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potentia

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering (metal fabrication, precision metal machining or contract manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume environments
• Strong understanding of:
• Fabrication processes (laser, punch, brake, welding, assembly)
• Lean manufacturing principles
• ERP systems

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Frequent time on the production floor
• Standing, walking, and interacting with equipment and operators daily
• Use of required PPE: