Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Process Systems Engineer develops, implements, documents, and continuously improves manufacturing and assembly processes, with primary responsibility for administering and developing the Dozuki digital work instruction platform. The role creates standardized visual instructions, integrates in-process data collection, and supports inspection, testing, traceability, and reporting. Working with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, Electrical Engineering, Design Engineering, Business Automation, and Business Intelligence, the engineer identifies opportunities to simplify assembly, improve efficiency and consistency, and make manufacturing information more useful and accessible. The engineer is expected to identify problems independently and propose solutions supported by engineering judgment, shop-floor observation, and data. During initial onboarding, proposed manufacturing and assembly process changes require review and approval by the Director of Manufacturing Execution. As competence and knowledge of company processes are demonstrated, the Director may delegate authority for defined categories of lower-risk changes. Changes affecting product design, controlled specifications, electrical requirements, test acceptance criteria, safety, or regulatory or quality obligations require approval from the appropriate authorized functions. The engineer remains accountable for communicating changes, updating controlled documentation, and verifying effectiveness. The role is full-time and on-site at Bauer Compressors, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Work combines office-based computer tasks with frequent time in manufacturing and assembly areas, including shop-floor observations, process reviews, and occasional hands-on validation. The environment may include machinery, noise, moving components, and typical manufacturing conditions. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, visual observation, computer and equipment use, occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, hands-on assembly or testing, and occasional lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Employees must follow facility safety procedures and required PPE practices. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- Understanding of manufacturing and assembly principles and ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and aptitude for learning manufacturing software.
- Ability to manage priorities independently and work across engineering, quality, and production teams.
Nice To Haves
- Two to five years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
- Experience creating standardized work instructions or digital technical documentation; Dozuki experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, process improvement, inspection, and test documentation.
- Experience with CAD, preferably Autodesk, ERP/MES, manufacturing data systems, Domo or Power BI, and workflow automation.
- Knowledge of digital work instructions and revision control; Dozuki or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings, assembly methods, manufacturing process flow, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of quality inspection, test procedures, manufacturing traceability, and controlled data capture.
- Knowledge of Excel, reporting and business intelligence tools, ERP/MES, digital workflows, CAD systems, manufacturing process optimization, and continuous improvement methods.
Responsibilities
- Administer, structure, maintain, and continuously improve the Dozuki platform.
- Develop and maintain clear, accurate, revision-controlled digital instructions for assembly, manufacturing, inspection, and testing, using photographs, diagrams, and other visual aids.
- Translate approved engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements into practical instructions.
- Embed in-process measurements, inspection checkpoints, verification steps, and electronic data capture; train and support system users.
- Observe manufacturing operations and identify inefficiencies, unnecessary steps, assembly difficulties, and opportunities for standardization.
- Develop and recommend improvements to manufacturing methods, assembly sequences, process flow, and ease of assembly.
- Collaborate with production personnel to validate proposed changes and assess results using observation, feedback, and available data.
- Document approved changes and support new product introductions, equipment, and process technologies.
- Partner with Quality to document inspection procedures, quality processes, and controlled work instructions.
- Assist in developing test methods, reporting formats, and reliable capture of inspection and test results.
- Incorporate approved acceptance criteria and verification requirements; support traceability and accurate reporting.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual data entry, and improve manufacturing workflows.
- Define manufacturing data needs with Business Automation and Business Intelligence and support appropriate Dozuki and business-system integrations.
- Help develop actionable reports and dashboards for production performance, process compliance, and quality trends.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Electrical Engineering on processes and documentation.
- Partner with Design Engineering on manufacturability and assembly challenges, and with Electrical Engineering on wiring, electrical assembly, and test documentation.
- Ensure affected teams review relevant changes, receive clear communication, and have appropriate training.
- Communicate progress and risks promptly, seek stakeholder input, coordinate approved changes, and verify their effectiveness.
- Follow facility safety procedures, communicate observed hazards, and incorporate required safety precautions into controlled instructions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
