Job Description

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting production operations through process optimization, continuous improvement, and effective engineering solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

• Support production by reducing or eliminating equipment, tooling downtime, and scrap through data-driven analysis and structured problem-solving methods.

• Develop, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Standard Operating Procedures, and line balance documentation.

• Meet or exceed established labor content standards using effective assembly methodologies and ergonomic principles.

• Support and sustain error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions, improve cell layouts, and update master CAD layouts.

• Lead or support engineering, maintenance, and departmental projects with sound technical direction.

• Participate in and facilitate Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Drive process improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

• Support, cost-estimate, and document all engineering changes.

• Initiate and implement actions to prevent nonconformances related to product, process, or system performance.

• Develop and implement interim containment and corrective actions to address nonconforming conditions.

• Apply working knowledge of manufacturing and mechanical processes and equipment, including PLC-controlled systems and torque tools.

• Maintain accurate documentation of engineering activities and process changes.

• Follow all emergency evacuation and safety guidelines to ensure employee safety.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Limits of Authority

The Manufacturing Engineer is authorized to:

• Notify the Department Manager of situations that may pose significant risk to product quality, customer satisfaction, employee safety, facilities, or program timelines.

• Initiate preventive actions related to product, process, and system nonconformances.

• Identify, document, and report manufacturing or process-related issues.

• Recommend, implement, and verify corrective actions through appropriate approval channels.

• Stop or restrict processing of nonconforming product until issues are resolved.

• Initiate Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for equipment, tooling, and process improvements with supporting documentation.

• Quote and negotiate pricing and delivery timing with equipment and tooling suppliers.

• Maintain, update, and obtain approvals for facility layouts and manufacturing process documentation.

• Support and assist with project management timelines and deliverables.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Minimum of two (2) years of college education and one (1) year of experience in manufacturing or assembly operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience performing labor analysis and time studies.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.

• Working understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and automation.

• Proficiency in Windows-based applications including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information.

Required Internal Training

• Orientation, safety, vision, and culture training

• Departmental training, including:

  • Engineering Change Management

  • Program and Process Development

  • Maintenance and Facilities Processes

  • Change Control Systems

  • Production System and Action Center

  • Core Document Management

  • Customer-Specific Requirements and Deviation Procedures

• Company training, including:

  • Business Operating System overview

  • Information technology systems

  • Email and communication tools

  • ERP system overview

  • Purchasing and requisition processes

  • Quality mission and policy training

  • Expense reporting and travel management systems