Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, FMEA/PFMEA, Gemba activities, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, SMED, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of tooling design, machine design, manufacturing processes, and production improvement techniques.
• Working knowledge of conventional and CNC machining, robotics, metal forming, metallurgy, and assembly operations.
• Experience developing labor standards, optimizing plant layouts, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading capital projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
• Ability to regularly walk through manufacturing and production areas; frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb stairs; and occasionally climb ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds periodically and move materials or equipment as necessary.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, noise, temperature variations, vibration, welding operations, and airborne particles, and to use PPE and comply with safety requirements.
• Ability to sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Optimize facility layouts, production flow, machine operations, tooling, and manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, develop corrective actions, and implement sustainable improvements in support of daily production.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard work, labor standards, manufacturing procedures, and process controls.
• Evaluate machine performance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze production and operational data to identify trends, improve performance, and support management decisions.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, capacities, and associated costs for operational planning.
• Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials in Oracle ERP, ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineering designs and production requirements.
• Validate and maintain material, labor, and resource data in BOMs and routings; audit manufacturing data and resolve discrepancies affecting production, inventory, planning, and costing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to implement product and process changes.
• Lead new-product production implementation and partner with Product and Design Engineering to establish routings, tooling, labor standards, and process readiness.
• Serve as the engineering liaison for quality and manufacturing activities related to product launches, process validation, and ongoing production support.
• Lead CAPEX projects from concept through closeout, including appropriation development, budgeting, justification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate machinery installations, equipment upgrades, production-line improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, integrators, and vendors on equipment selection, procurement, project support, installation, and issue resolution; monitor supplier performance and delivery.
• Manage project plans, schedules, resources, risks, and performance metrics to support successful project delivery.
• Lead structured problem-solving using DFMEA, PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, A3, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, TPM, and 5S methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, improve throughput, increase equipment effectiveness, and enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams on productivity and reliability improvements.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with company quality standards, environmental requirements, and health and safety policies; support EHS and QMS requirements through documentation and coordination.
• Promote a safe working environment and support compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and waste-minimization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership through collaboration, innovation, problem-solving, and communication; manage assigned projects and engineering initiatives under general direction and escalate unusual or complex issues as appropriate.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; details are provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.