Job Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and documentation to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality products. This role supports current product production of industrialized products, introduction of New Product Introduction (NPI), process validation, capacity planning, and operational excellence initiatives aligned with Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement systems, and ERP/MRP integration.

The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Product Engineering to ensure production readiness, process capability, and compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO, API, ESD, or customer-specific requirements depending on product line).

Job Requirements

Essential Duties

*Create and maintain standard work, routings, and work instructions
*Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products
*Assist with product qualification efforts
*Perform time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis
*Support layout, design, and workflow optimization for production areas.
*Support tooling design activities
*Identify and eliminate waste using Lean principles (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, etc.)
*Drives results through collaboration, influence, and reporting relationships
*Collaborates effectively with colleagues and peers
*Interacts and/or negotiates effectively with external and/or internal individuals to meet objectives
*Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive business initiatives

HSE Function

*This position is office-based with frequent interaction on the manufacturing floor to support production, process improvement, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. 

*The employee may be exposed to a manufacturing environment that includes moving mechanical parts, noise, and industrial equipment. Appropriate PPE shall be required when on the production floor. 

*This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You must be a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. lawful Permanent Resident, person granted Asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a Refugee. 

QA Function 

Comply with applicable quality assurance standards 

What your background should look like

*Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 
*1-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. 
*Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite 
*Ability to interpret complex data and present actionable insights. 
*Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies 
*Able to deliver quality results with minimal oversight and direction 
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
*Ability to work well with others of diverse backgrounds 
*Willingness to shift priorities with business demands 

Working Conditions     

*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 
*Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time 
*Use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment 
*Visually inspect processes, equipment, and parts on the production floor 
*Communicate verbally with team members in office and manufacturing environments 
*Occasionally bend, reach, crouch, or climb stairs/ladders 
*Occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 lbs  
*60–75% Office / Computer-based  
*25–40% Production floor / shop support 
*Travel time up to 5% 

Competencies