Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer supports plant performance improvement through process optimization, automation initiatives, reliability improvement, manufacturing analytics, and continuous improvement. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, IT/OT, and plant leadership to identify opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). It applies Lean manufacturing principles, industrial engineering methods, structured problem solving, and manufacturing technology to reduce losses and improve operational performance. The position contributes to advanced manufacturing initiatives involving automation, manufacturing systems, data collection, reporting, and operational excellence programs. The role leads assigned manufacturing improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment. It supports automation, controls, digitalization, reliability, and manufacturing technology projects, and develops performance metrics and benefit-verification methods to ensure improvements deliver measurable results. The stated pay range is $95,000–$98,000, with a possible discretionary bonus; final compensation depends on skills and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related engineering discipline.
- Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, reliability, process improvement, operations excellence, or a related industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing manufacturing losses and implementing process, equipment, automation, reliability, or standard-work improvements.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, or IT/OT teams.
- Experience leading or supporting projects from problem definition through implementation, performance verification, and operational handoff.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or another high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Experience analyzing manufacturing data, including OEE, downtime, throughput, reliability, quality, waste, or labor performance metrics.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or comparable structured problem-solving experience.
- Experience with Power BI, SCADA, MES, CMMS, SAP, AVEVA, or similar manufacturing systems.
- Relevant co-op or internship experience may be considered as part of the experience requirement.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor to identify safety, quality, reliability, and productivity improvement opportunities.
- Analyze OEE, downtime, quality, waste, labor, capacity, and reliability data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Facilitate root cause investigations using A3, PDCA, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, and other analytical tools.
- Support automation, controls, digitalization, and manufacturing technology projects from concept through implementation.
- Assist in developing business cases, ROI analyses, project charters, and implementation plans for operational improvements.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and IT/OT teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
- Support deployment and use of manufacturing systems, including SCADA, MES, CMMS, Power BI, and industrial data platforms.
- Use process mapping and value stream analysis to improve material flow, labor utilization, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, validation, and operational handoff activities when supporting capital projects.
- Support TPM and reliability initiatives to reduce equipment failures and improve asset performance.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision making.
- Maintain process documentation, standard work, and project records.
- Coach and support frontline teams in applying Lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
- Support advanced manufacturing initiatives involving automation, robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing technologies, as applicable.
- Establish project baselines, performance targets, and benefit-verification methods to ensure improvements deliver measurable results.
- Lead assigned manufacturing improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) with match eligibility
- 24/7 online physician consultations
- Virtual mental health resources
- Life coaching
- Employee community groups
- Cash rewards for healthy habits
- Fitness reimbursements
- On-demand fitness videos
- Career progression and internal mobility opportunities
- Learning and development resources, including leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses
- Company-wide mentorship program
- Continuous improvement training
- Company-provided funds for charitable donations through Wonderful Giving
- Opportunities to participate in community service projects through Wonderful Neighbor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
