Manufacturing Engineer II

BLOX LLC•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

BLOX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support manufacturing operations by driving process improvements, leading cross-functional problem solving, and implementing lean strategies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production performance. The role advances engineering management systems and processes and collaborates with design, manufacturing, and construction teams to improve manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
5–10 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
Results-driven, with strong communication skills and a sense of urgency.
Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis (8D, A3), Statistical Process Control, and time studies.
Experience with cost-reduction methodologies and process optimization.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, BIM360, Power BI, Visio, Airtable, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Advance and support Engineering Management Systems and processes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and construction teams.
Analyze current-state processes and develop future-state improvements.
Drive cost reduction, cycle-time improvement, and waste elimination.
Develop and track KPIs to measure performance.
Create standard work, work instructions, and production-line layouts.
Optimize workflow, manpower utilization, and equipment efficiency.
Lead problem-solving initiatives involving root cause, scheduling, flow, and optimization.
Develop and execute improvement plans aligned with business goals.
Train teams on lean manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.