Manufacturing Engineer

A Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to optimize operations and support business objectives.

• →Design, develop, implement, and validate manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls to support the production of products and components.

• →Analyze and plan labor utilization, equipment requirements, workflow, manufacturing space, and layout to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• →Support all phases of prototype development, builds, and production launches

• →Actively apply new manufacturing technologies and evaluate opportunities that contribute to plant objectives, cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

• →Participate in product design reviews to ensure manufacturability, optimal productivity, and cost effectiveness; recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed.

• →Prepare and evaluate manufacturing studies related to cost, quality, inventory levels, feasibility, and process capability for new and existing products.

• →Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing processes involving materials, labor, tooling, equipment, layouts, and ancillary systems.

• →Select, approve, and develop tooling and equipment to meet manufacturing requirements and product design intent.

• →Coordinate implementation of new processes and provide training to ensure readiness and timing objectives are met.

• →Establish and verify poka-yoke (error-proofing) systems.

• →Serve as a technical resource for process changes, problem-solving teams, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring product design intent is maintained.

• →Actively pursue quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

• →Support new program launches as part of the SDT or Pre-Launch Team, as assigned.

• →Research and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to ensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.

• →Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance measures are met and lines are properly balanced.

• →Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and provide periodic status updates.

• →Act as a customer liaison for product design and engineering-related matters.

• →Complete all required training as mandated by the company and customers.

• →Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• →Ensure compliance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards.
• →Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• →Collaborate closely with Ergonomics and Health & Safety teams to ensure safe and efficient workstation and line design.
• →Adhere to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• →Report occupational injuries, illnesses, accidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• →Support continuous improvement in safety, ergonomics, and environmental performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role (automotive experience and background strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modeling software, with the ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and production-ready designs.
• Experience with MODAPTS (Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standards) for work measurement, labor analysis, and process improvement
• Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly processes using PFMEA principles.
• Hands-on experience implementing manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controls.
• Practical knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Operator Instruction Sheets.
• Experience creating processes and procedures to meet budgetary goals and performance metrics
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.