Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and implement process standardization initiatives across production operations.
• Analyze and optimize internal logistics and material flow within the facility.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve assembly processes and reduce bottlenecks.
• Conduct workflow analysis, time studies, and process improvement projects.
• Apply Industrial Engineering methodologies to identify and implement operational improvements.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing standards.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Monitor production metrics and recommend process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and process improvement.
• Knowledge of process standardization and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience supporting assembly operations.
• Understanding of internal logistics, material flow, or production planning.
• Familiarity with Industrial Engineering methodologies such as:
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Mapping
• Time Studies
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Workflow Optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in manufacturing.
• Experience within automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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