Manufacturing Engineer

Operational Excellence Manufacturing EngineerMake a visible impact across our manufacturing operations. As an Operational Excellence Manufacturing Engineer, you will partner with production teams to lead process-improvement projects, implement best practices, and turn data-driven ideas into practical solutions. Your work will help create safer workplaces, improve quality, increase efficiency and throughput, and strengthen performance across product lines and manufacturing locations. This is an opportunity for a hands-on problem solver who enjoys collaborating with others and seeing improvements move from concept to measurable results.Essential Job OutcomesActively complete jobs as assigned from the OpEx action item list generated by the production teams and prioritized by the Steering Committee. Identify projects for improvement in cost reduction, processes, quality, and productivity. Support continuous improvement opportunities by managing these projects to successful completion. Monitor manufacturing operations including analyzing production output and labor efficiency. Assess manufacturing processes and develop best practices to improve production rates and quality of output. Support and apply lean manufacturing principles to improve the organization's productivity. Mentor team members on Lean/CI concepts and practices providing an understanding that allows them the ability to apply concepts to improvement initiatives. Measure and analyze resource productivity using time and motion studies and make recommended changes to flow that will ultimately improve KPI performance. Develop and improve manufacturing processes by confirming product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors. Justify investment for improvements using validated data for cost savings. Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximizing efficiency. Implement fixture improvements through analyzing existing designs.Secondary Job OutcomesAssure product and process quality by designing testing methods. Set an example by actively contributing to department and company goals and strategic plan. Seek additional training as needed. Maintain a clean and SAFE work area. Enhance the quality of work life of fellow employees. Other duties as required or directed.Knowledge, Skills, & AttributesOperating knowledge of ERP systems, Acumatica preferred. Operating knowledge of Solidworks ability to design/manipulate prints. Strong written and oral communication skills. Keen attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team. Ability to work with all levels within an organization from production to executive management. Project management. Presentation skills. Strategic thinking. Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet strict deadlines. Maintain confidentiality in projects and product design, where applicable.Education & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, preferred Experience: 3-5 years' experience in engineering and/or manufacturing Leading teams through improvement projects, problem solving, brainstorming.