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 methods. The role connects operations, engineering, technology, and business stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory performance, and cost competitiveness. The successful candidate designs, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes and digital solutions that support the company’s Operational Transformation strategy across welding equipment and consumables manufacturing operations. The position combines manufacturing-process and systems-engineering expertise, lean principles, and data-driven decision-making to accelerate transformation and sustain performance improvements. The role leads operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, facilitates structured problem solving, and develops standardized work and management processes. It also designs and optimizes manufacturing systems, translates operational needs into technical requirements, supports the deployment and integration of business and shop-floor systems, and advances 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 value streams.
- 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 manage changing priorities and multiple assignments in a demanding environment.
- Ability to analyze problems and opportunities for efficiency, 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.
- Competencies in manufacturing systems integration, industrial engineering, process optimization, data analytics, continuous improvement, project management, change management, communication, and coaching.
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 improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
- 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.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Analyze problems and opportunities for efficiency, make recommendations, and drive improvement.
- Manage multiple assignments and changing priorities to meet deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
