Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Senior

Job Location: Dublin, VA (Onsite 5 days a week)

Hire Type: Fulltime and contract (long-term)

Summary of Position:

The purpose of this position is to lead and support the implementation of manufacturing processes, provide training, and deliver technical engineering support within the New River Valley production facility. This role is responsible for evaluating and establishing appropriate manpower levels and workforce placement, developing and maintaining process methods and standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position ensures effective implementation of process changes to support daily manufacturing goals, operational efficiency, and production performance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and support new process trials and provide engineering support for current production to ensure stable, efficient manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain optimal production methods, standards, tooling, and equipment for assigned products and processes.
• Drive manufacturing safety, ergonomics, and efficiency improvements through process changes and continuous safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Materials and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow, organization, and placement using Lean principles.
• Coordinate implementation of new products and engineering changes, ensuring proper balance of work timing, processes, and manpower requirements.
• Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to conduct manufacturing design reviews and support process development, prototype builds, and launch readiness.
• Identify, implement, and standardize process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Analyze assembly operations and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, problem solving, and application of lean manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain accurate production standards using predetermined time systems (MCTM/MOST).
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, plant procedures, and compliance requirements across all assigned processes.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and manpower optimization through process design and assembly configuration improvements.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers as needed, supporting development.
• Lead and execute engineering programs within the area of responsibility to meet production, timing, and business objectives.
• Interface and collaborate with plant personnel to achieve production targets, manpower balance, and operational goals.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Lean Manufacturing

Minimum Required Qualifications:

The minimum education and experience requirements can be met through any one of the pathways described in the charts below. Please note: To meet the minimum requirements, each item listed in the pathway chart must be met.

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