Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: [Insert Location]
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement scalable systems, optimize material flow, and support production readiness.
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Develop, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process flows
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Design and optimize assembly processes, line layouts, and workstation configurations
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Define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment
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Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities
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Apply Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System principles to eliminate waste and improve flow
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Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
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Improve cycle time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
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Drive A3 problem-solving initiatives
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Design and implement material replenishment strategies (kitting, kanban, line-side stock)
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Optimize warehouse-to-line material flow and replenishment triggers
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Ensure alignment between physical processes and ERP transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Provide daily support to production operations to resolve process inefficiencies, downtime, and quality issues
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Participate in Tier meetings and Gemba walks
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Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
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Define and support functional and burn-in testing processes
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Ensure processes and equipment meet performance, reliability, and safety standards
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Develop and maintain facility and production layouts (e.g., Visio or CAD-based)
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Perform capacity analysis, line balancing, and bottleneck identification
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Support capital projects, including cost justification (ROI, IRR, Payback)
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Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards
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Develop and maintain controlled documentation
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Support internal and external audits
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Conduct risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities
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Apply OSHA hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk
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Improve workplace ergonomics and reduce manual handling hazards
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Bachelor’s degree in:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Or related field
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2–7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field
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Experience in assembly, production environments, and process improvement initiatives
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Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)
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Process mapping and workflow development
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Time studies and line balancing
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Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
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Layout design (Visio, AutoCAD, or similar)
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Data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred)
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Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with strong shop-floor presence
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Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
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Experience in ISO-regulated environments
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Experience with automation, controls, or testing systems
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Throughput and cycle time improvement
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Bottleneck utilization
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First-pass yield (FPY)
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Ergonomic risk reduction
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CAPEX ROI achievement
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On-time completion of projects
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Combination of shop floor and office environment
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Frequent interaction with production personnel and cross-functional teams
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Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting in a manufacturing setting
