Manufacturing Engineer I
Komline Sanderson•Peapack-Gladstone, NJ
•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Industrial Engineer I supports manufacturing operations by analyzing production processes, improving workflow efficiency, reducing waste, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. The Industrial Engineer I will closely work with production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to optimize manufacturing performance, increase productivity, and support operational excellence within a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 0–3 years of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations experience
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with process mapping, time studies, and workflow analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
- Strong communication and teamwork attributes
- Manage multiple projects and priorities
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Experience in capital equipment, heavy manufacturing, or industrial machinery environments
- Exposure to ERP systems and manufacturing software
- Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies
- Knowledge of AutoCAD or facility layout software
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Assist in analyzing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost reduction
- Support time studies, labor utilization analyses, capacity planning, and workflow assessments
- Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing procedures
- Assist with facility layout planning and workstation design to improve material flow and ergonomics
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collect, analyze, and report manufacturing performance metrics
- Support implementation of process improvements and monitor results
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and bottlenecks
- Assist with inventory optimization and material handling improvements
- Support new product introductions by evaluating manufacturability and production readiness
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
