Senior Manufacturing Engineer Lean Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvement, operational excellence, and manufacturing optimization initiatives across production operations. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on the shop floor, collaborates closely with operators and cross-functional teams, and delivers measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost reduction.

The successful candidate will own manufacturing processes from evaluation through implementation, applying Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality management system principles to drive operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvement and process redesign initiatives.
• Evaluate workstation-level operations and implement improvements in tooling, fixtures, gauges, presses, material handling systems, and workflow design.
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, work instructions, and process documentation to support quality and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve production, quality, capacity, and equipment performance issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product launches, process validations, and PPAP submissions.
• Create and maintain manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs).
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, throughput improvement, inventory reduction, and process standardization.
• Design and improve manufacturing layouts, tooling, and inspection methods.
• Analyze production metrics and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop capital equipment recommendations and support manufacturing investment planning.
• Train and mentor production and engineering personnel on manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to support product and process requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Physical Science, or related field.
• 5–10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proven success leading process integration, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years of Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting complex mechanical assembly operations.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Actions
• FMEA
• Control Plans
• PPAP
• Tooling and Fixture Design
• Gauging and Inspection Systems
• Material Handling Equipment
• Process Flow Optimization
• Manufacturing BOM Development
• Engineering Drawings and Schematics
• Statistical Analysis and Problem Solving
• Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electronics, and Machine Operations
• Experience working independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automatic transmissions and internal combustion engines.
• AutoCAD (ACAD) experience.
• Tool design and development experience.
• Supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Experience presenting engineering solutions to customers and executive leadership.
• Capital equipment planning and budgeting experience.
• Experience mentoring engineers or production personnel.

Quality & Compliance

Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments and familiarity with:

• IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Manufacturing process documentation and compliance requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.