Manufacturing Engineer

Bradford White Corporation•Rochester, NH

24d

About The Position

Laars Heating Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate requirements, make recommendations, and manage projects involving Lean initiatives, safety, quality, productivity improvements, scrap reduction, and new equipment procurement. The role develops and implements manufacturing processes and technologies that support strategic objectives and updates existing processes for new product launches, including reviewing part prints and designs for manufacturability. The Manufacturing Engineer creates standardized processes and documentation, supports quality planning and inspection checks, and provides training to production personnel on troubleshooting and equipment operation. The position also develops process documentation and performance reports, collaborates across departments to resolve production issues, supports day-to-day operational needs and KPI standardization, leads root cause failure analysis, and coordinates major equipment changes with maintenance, production, and engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related technical field.
5–10 years’ experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices and processes, including Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Ability to read prints and understand geometric dimensions and tolerances.
Proficiency with standard business software, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Solidworks.
Experience leading Kaizen initiatives.
Strong continuous improvement and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical information.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to lead teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement manufacturing processes and technologies to support strategic objectives.
Manage updates and modifications to existing manufacturing processes for new product launches, including reviewing new part prints and designs for manufacturability.
Create cost comparisons and return-on-investment calculations to support supplier selection.
Serve as a subject matter expert for interdepartmental projects and initiatives.
Create standardized processes and documentation to support quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency.
Partner with Quality to create control plans and quality checks, including required quality inspector checks.
Train and support production personnel in troubleshooting techniques and equipment operation.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and Process Control Plans.
Generate reports and present data on process performance and improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with design engineers, production personnel, quality control, and other departments to resolve process-related issues and support smooth production operations.
Support day-to-day operations and KPI standardization across all lines.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis efforts and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented.
Coordinate major equipment changes with maintenance, production, and engineering.
Manage projects related to Lean initiatives, safety, quality, productivity improvement, scrap reduction, and new equipment procurement.