Manufacturing Engineer

Cirris•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Come join us! Cirris Inc, a leading manufacturer of electrical cable and harness test equipment, has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role works cross-functionally with operations, quality, design engineering, and supply chain teams to support new product introductions, improve productivity, reduce costs, and resolve production issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field.
2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.
Skilled in root cause analysis and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Experience with automation, robotics, PLCs, or CNC equipment depending on industry.
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and FMEA.
CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
Experience in regulated environments (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, etc.).

Responsibilities

Process Development and Optimization Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production layouts.
Implement lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput.
Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to optimize labor and equipment utilization.
New Product Introduction (NPI) Collaborate with design engineering to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability (DFM/DFx).
Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions, routings, SOPs, and process flow diagrams.
Lead pilot builds and supports transition to full production.
Quality & Continuous Improvement Partner with Quality to investigate production issues and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs).
Use root-cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC) to solve manufacturing problems.
Conduct regular process audits to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Tooling, Equipment & Automation Specify, design, or procure fixtures, jigs, and tooling to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Evaluate and implement automation solutions where appropriate.
Maintain equipment documentation and support preventive maintenance activities.
Data, Reporting & Cost Reduction Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining product integrity and safety.
Assist with capital expenditure planning and justification.
Training & Support Train production staff on new processes, tools, and equipment.
Provide hands-on support to the production floor when issues arise.