Manufacturing Engineer

Hormann Career Portal•Puyallup, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer supports and improves Hörmann’s manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams, the role focuses on improving safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost. This is an on-site position based in Puyallup, Washington. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and interested in Lean Manufacturing and continuous process improvement. The role supports manufacturing changes, new product introductions, production trials, equipment installations, and process validations. It also provides hands-on technical support in the production environment. Travel is expected to be less than 20%. Hörmann is a premier manufacturer of garage doors and related products, providing innovative, high-quality solutions to the building industry. The company describes a team-centered environment in which employees’ contributions support its success, and values diversity. English fluency is required; candidates with second-language abilities, particularly Spanish or German, receive additional consideration. Hörmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides access and reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Offers are contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Ability and willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Frontier.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA.
Second-language abilities, particularly Spanish or German.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Work with Production and other departments to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, process optimization, and workflow improvements.
Analyze production data, cycle times, capacity, and process performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, routings, and manufacturing standards.
Support new product introductions and implementation of new or modified processes.
Evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes, and recommend improvements.
Support production trials, equipment installations, and process validations.
Identify root causes of production problems and implement effective corrective actions.
Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and other manufacturing changes as needed.
Work hands-on in the production environment and provide technical support to manufacturing teams.
Support continuous improvement projects and other engineering assignments as needed.