Production Engineer

LayerZero Power Systems. • Streetsboro, OH

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement scalable systems, optimize material flow, and support production readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in: Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Or related field
• 2–7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field
• Experience in assembly, production environments, and process improvement initiatives
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)
• Process mapping and workflow development
• Time studies and line balancing
• Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
• Layout design (Visio, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred)
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with strong shop-floor presence

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Experience in ISO-regulated environments
• Experience with automation, controls, or testing systems

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Standardization: Develop, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process flows. Design and optimize assembly processes, line layouts, and workstation configurations. Define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment. Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System principles to eliminate waste and improve flow. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions. Improve cycle time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Drive A3 problem-solving initiatives.
• Material Flow & ERP Integration: Design and implement material replenishment strategies (kitting, kanban, line-side stock). Optimize warehouse-to-line material flow and replenishment triggers. Ensure alignment between physical processes and ERP transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Production Support: Provide daily support to production operations to resolve process inefficiencies, downtime, and quality issues. Participate in Tier meetings and Gemba walks. Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Testing & Validation: Define and support functional and burn-in testing processes. Ensure processes and equipment meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.
• Layout & Capacity Planning: Develop and maintain facility and production layouts (e.g., Visio or CAD-based). Perform capacity analysis, line balancing, and bottleneck identification. Support capital projects, including cost justification (ROI, IRR, Payback).
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards. Develop and maintain controlled documentation. Support internal and external audits.
• Safety & Ergonomics: Conduct risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities. Apply OSHA hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk. Improve workplace ergonomics and reduce manual handling hazards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level