Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement | ESOP | Manufacturing Leadership Opportunity Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year Company Overview For more than 50 years, we have designed and manufactured innovative retail solutions used by some of North America's largest retailers. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every team member has a direct stake in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We invest heavily in people, facilities, and future. A recent $10 million expansion of our Bowling Green headquarters enhanced our manufacturing capabilities and created new opportunities for growth. Our culture is built around ownership, teamwork, integrity, and supporting employees both professionally and personally. Why join us? Competitive salary 100% Employee‑Owned (ESOP) Strong work‑life balance and flexible scheduling Up to $200 per child toward qualifying childcare expenses Free Dental & Vision coverage for employees and families Health Insurance Free Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Free Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program PTO, Sick Time, and 10 Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Hours Tuition Reimbursement Gym Membership Discounts Corporate Chaplain Program Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization Leadership team invested in employee development Job Details We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering initiatives focused on process improvement, cost reduction, throughput optimization, facility improvements, and operational excellence. This role will work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leadership and will be responsible for improving manufacturing performance through Lean principles, workflow optimization, tooling design, capital projects, and manufacturing process improvements. The ideal candidate will be highly visible within the organization, spending significant time on the production floor partnering with operations teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, and manufacturing standards. Responsibilities Manufacturing Engineering Leadership (80%) Lead manufacturing engineering and manufacturing support activities Drive Lean Manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement initiatives Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities Develop and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and labor standards Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routing structures Analyze production methods and identify efficiency improvements Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve throughput Conduct workflow studies and optimize production sequencing Improve material utilization and manufacturing efficiency Support safety initiatives and operational excellence programs Partner with production leadership to improve productivity and quality metrics Facility & Capital Project Support (20%) Support maintenance and facility improvement initiatives Assist with equipment layouts, production flow improvements, and facility optimization Participate in capital equipment planning and implementation Support warehouse, production, and office layout projects Assist with manufacturing equipment installation and commissioning Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities Drive root cause analysis and corrective action efforts Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines Provide technical leadership and mentorship across operations Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production operations, and industrial engineering principles Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Experience developing BOMs, routings, work instructions, and manufacturing standards Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills Experience working directly with production teams in a manufacturing environment Excellent communication and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications Supervisory or leadership experience Experience in sheet metal fabrication environments Powder coating process experience Experience supporting welding, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing operations Strong understanding of labor standards and workflow optimization Experience with AutoCAD, DraftSight, and/or SolidWorks Capital equipment installation and commissioning experience Facility layout and manufacturing flow design experience Experience creating tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot