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Direct Wire & Cable is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to optimize our production processes, improve equipment performance, and drive operational excellence. This role is responsible for leading equipment installations, commissioning new manufacturing lines, increasing efficiency, and minimizing downtime while supporting a safe, high-quality manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the installation, setup, commissioning, and startup of new manufacturing equipment.
- Ensure equipment is fully operational, validated, and capable of meeting production requirements.
- Improve manufacturing processes to increase throughput, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Identify and eliminate causes of downtime through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
- Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and preventive maintenance recommendations.
- Support capital projects from concept through implementation.
- Monitor production metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
- Provide technical support and training for production teams.
- Honor core values
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
- Experience commissioning and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively across departments.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families starting on day one
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Coverage options for disability, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, and life insurance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) with a 5% company match after 90 days of employment
- Pet insurance
- Generous paid time off, wellness days for on-site roles, and paid holidays
Our Core Values
- Be a Great Person: Practice the highest integrity, care for and respect all, and always do the right thing.
- Serve Your Customers Well: Do whatever it takes for customer success, be driven for mutual success, and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good.
- Do Great Work: Seek continuous improvement, take the initiative and be proactive with solutions, be eager to share your ideas, and practice fanatical attention to detail.
- Be a Great Teammate: Be positive, enthusiastic, and energetic, be fun to work with and for, be a good listener, and be eager to serve others well.
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Direct Wire uses eVerify and we are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
Work Location: In person
