The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing activities to enhance plant efficiency, safety, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. Acting as a catalyst for change, this role drives continuous improvement using Lean methodologies while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across design engineering, operations, and supply chain. As a manufacturing engineer you should have experience of about 5-10 years in the field. And must be able to deal with the heavy machinery . The engineer develops optimized processes, ensures standardization, supports new product development, and maintains compliance with environmental regulations, all while mentoring shop-floor teams and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
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Acting as a change agent, champion continuous improvement efforts in a manner that achieves buy-in from employees and facilitates effective and lasting change to improve plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Use continuous improvement tools, including Lean Thinking, to implement process improvements that will reduce cycle time, process variation, defects, changeover time, lead time, etc.
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Act as liaison between Design Engineering and Operations. (Engineering, Machine Shop, Assembly, Supply Chain, etc.)
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Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant: Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods , using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
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Implement Lean processes in accordance with the organization s overall vision (Standard Work, 7S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Principles)
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Lead manufacturing process improvements; this will include but is not limited to mixed model flow lines, line- balance , error-proofing, tooling (jigs/fixtures), etc.
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Develop, document, and sustain standard work. Technical Proficiency Adept in tooling design, fixture creation, process simulations, and layout optimization. Familiarity with CAD/CAM software, PLCs, and machine programming adds significant value.
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Hands on role working closely with shop floor associates and leaders to train and mentor employees in Lean manufacturing and quality system concepts, helping them to understand, embrace, and use those skills.
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Heavy Machinery Expertis e Strong capability in working with, troubleshooting, and optimizing heavy industrial machinery. This includes CNC machines, hydraulics, press tools, and automated assembly equipment. Must be comfortable in plant-floor conditions and able to interact closely with technicians and operators .
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Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods through tool fixture design, machine tool research and design, CNC program analysis, and engineered parts manufacturability analysis.
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Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards .
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Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Requirements and Experience:
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, and vendors.
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Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry . Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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The incumbent will typically work in a well-lit, air-conditioned office environment with a normal temperature range. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet . Required to spend time in the manufacturing area depending on project. This job description is not intended to be an all-encompassing statement of duties and responsibilities.
Education and Training Requirements
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Professional Experience 5 10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, with a solid track record of leading process improvements, implementing Lean principles, and collaborating across departments .
