Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production, high product quality, and cost-effective operations. This role works cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve technical challenges on the manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Support daily production by troubleshooting issues and implementing root cause corrective actions (RCA).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for waste reduction and process optimization.
• Design and improve work instructions, standard work, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer requirements.
• Support new product launches by developing manufacturing methods, tooling, and process validation plans.
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, and reliability.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to improve production flow.
• Evaluate and implement automation and process improvements where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 1 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or industrial preferred).
• Experience with process improvement, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automated systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production data and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Stanadyne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, color, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.