Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer works closely with the production team to identify and implement practical improvements that increase efficiency, improve material flow, and support a smooth manufacturing process. This hands-on role will respond to production needs, analyze assembly line performance, identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions that reduce cycle time, waste, and downtime. The Manufacturing Engineer will also design and maintain kanban systems, support process and layout improvements, and work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to quickly resolve issues and drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Essential duties and responsibilities include completing engineering tasks and requests assigned by the production team, prioritizing work that keeps the line moving; identifying, designing, and implementing assembly line efficiency improvements - reducing cycle time, cutting waste, and removing bottlenecks; designing, building, and maintaining kanban systems that keep material replenishment tied to actual consumption on the line; partnering with production, quality, and supply chain to troubleshoot issues as they come up and get fixes into place quickly; documenting process changes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures so improvements stick; tracking the impact of changes with real data and reporting out on efficiency gains; and supporting tooling, fixtures, and layout changes needed to improve flow and ergonomics.

Education and experience required include a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience; experience with lean manufacturing principles - kanban, kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping; a track record of driving measurable efficiency improvements on a production or assembly line; comfort working directly with production teams and translating floor-level needs into engineering solutions; strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward practical, implementable fixes over theory; and experience and a deep understanding of process design, implementation, and validation.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred include vehicle development or relevant experiences. Take ownership of projects and challenges to ensure issues are successfully resolved and deliverables are completed.

Working conditions include on-site in Anaheim, CA in a fast-paced office/manufacturing/warehouse environment. Waev Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.