Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining and optimizing production line activities, focusing on process improvement, quality assurance, and efficient production operations within the value stream. Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in daily/weekly shift communication meetings to review line performance (safety, productivity, scrap, customer concerns, 6S).
• Discuss and initiate countermeasures for off-target performance.
• Follow up on assembly/operational needs and concerns.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and quality utilizing lean/six sigma principles.
• Evaluate production issues as they arise and, in most cases, make the required changes needed to resolve.
• Coordinate problem-solving sessions to continuously improve operational performance within the value stream.
• Provide production assembly support with respect to work instructions, assembly process-related issues, supplied part issues, and resolution of CAPAs stemming from customer complaints.
• Review and disposition of returned materials associated with customer complaints.
• Participate in production line scrap review and non-conforming material dispositions.
• Review and disposition of First Article Reports for supplied components.
• Manage engineering change notices related to assigned production assembly lines.
• Write, maintain, and train on work instructions related to assigned production assembly lines.
• Create and maintain product and shipping labels related to assigned production assembly lines.
• Develop new tooling and test procedures for assembly and supplier processes.
• Prepare and participate in team presentations.
• Develop and implement product improvements related to assigned production assembly lines.

Requirements For Consideration

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or industrial engineering with an electrical focus.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on process optimization and value stream management. Experience in a regulated industry such as medical or pharmaceutical is preferred.
• Green Belt in Six Sigma required; Black Belt preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work with and train others.
• Understanding of ISO 13485:2016 standard.
• Familiarity with digital tools and technologies (IoT, AI) to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and embrace new technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainable manufacturing practices and environmental regulations.
• Strategic thinking and change management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus.