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.
Process Development & Standardization
- Develop, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process flows
- Design and optimize assembly processes, line layouts, and workstation configurations
- Define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities
Continuous Improvement
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve flow
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
- Improve cycle time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Drive A3 problem-solving initiatives
Material Flow & ERP Integration
- Design and implement material replenishment strategies (kitting, kanban, line-side stock)
- Optimize warehouse-to-line material flow and replenishment triggers
- Ensure alignment between physical processes and ERP transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Production Support
- Provide daily support to production operations to resolve process inefficiencies, downtime, and quality issues
- Participate in Tier meetings and Gemba walks
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Testing & Validation
- Define and support functional and burn-in testing processes
- Ensure processes and equipment meet performance, reliability, and safety standards
Layout & Capacity Planning
- Develop and maintain facility and production layouts (e.g., Visio or CAD-based)
- Perform capacity analysis, line balancing, and bottleneck identification
- Support capital projects, including cost justification (ROI, IRR, Payback)
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards
- Develop and maintain controlled documentation
- Support internal and external audits
Safety & Ergonomics
- Conduct risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities
- Apply OSHA hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk
- Improve workplace ergonomics and reduce manual handling hazards
