Manufacturing Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Operational Transformation Systems Engineer drives manufacturing excellence by integrating industrial engineering principles, manufacturing systems, data analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies. The position connects operations, engineering, technology, and business stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory performance, and cost competitiveness. The engineer designs, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes and digital solutions supporting the company's Operational Transformation strategy across welding equipment and consumables manufacturing operations. The role applies manufacturing-process expertise, systems engineering, lean principles, and data-driven decision-making to accelerate operational transformation and sustain performance improvements. The position leads operational transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, facilitates structured problem-solving, develops standardized and daily management practices, and analyzes production data to identify improvement opportunities. It also designs and optimizes manufacturing systems, translates operational needs into technical requirements, supports systems deployment and integration, and develops digital solutions and connected manufacturing capabilities. Job level and pay grade are determined based on qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or 10+ years of systems administration experience within industrial manufacturing.
- For Level II: 2+ years of manufacturing, industrial engineering, operational excellence, manufacturing systems, or process improvement experience.
- For Level III: 3+ years of manufacturing, industrial engineering, operational excellence, manufacturing systems, or process improvement experience.
- For Level III: 5+ years of manufacturing, industrial engineering, operational excellence, manufacturing systems, or process improvement experience.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Prior work experience in different operational roles, with an understanding of functional linkages, downstream impacts, and how functions work within a value stream.
- Strong interpersonal skills in listening, consensus building, presenting, training, and facilitation.
- Ability to communicate diplomatically and motivate and inspire operational excellence at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle changing priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
- Ability to analyze problems and opportunities for efficiencies, make recommendations, and drive improvement.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Knowledge of process mapping, value stream mapping, standard work, and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of ERP, MES, production reporting systems, performance dashboards, and analytics tools.
Responsibilities
- Drive implementation of Operational Transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering methodologies.
- Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving activities.
- Develop and sustain standardized work, visual management systems, and daily management processes.
- Analyze production data to identify and execute productivity, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost improvement opportunities.
- Work with production teams to identify and resolve process issues.
- Collaborate with quality control to ensure products meet specifications and standards.
- Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing systems to improve operational performance and decision-making.
- Partner with operations, engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical requirements and system enhancements.
- Support deployment and integration of ERP, MES, quality systems, maintenance systems, and shop-floor data collection tools.
- Develop digital solutions that increase process visibility, standardization, and operational effectiveness.
- Lead initiatives that support connected manufacturing capabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
