Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes for HVAC Electrical products and assemblies.
• Create and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support production readiness activities for new products, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Assist in workstation design, material presentation, and manufacturing layout optimization.
• Support line balancing and capacity planning activities to improve productivity and throughput.
• Participate in the validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support implementation of Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and SMED.
• Contribute to projects that improve productivity, reduce scrap, and optimize operational performance.

Operational Performance

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing performance metrics including FPY, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Support production teams in achieving operational targets and resolving performance gaps.
• Conduct time studies and assist in establishing labor standards.
• Participate in capacity and resource planning activities.

Quality & Problem Solving

• Support root cause investigations related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process reliability.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to improve process capability and reduce defects.
• Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality standards.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, and process risk assessment activities.

Equipment & Technology

• Support installation, qualification, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Assist in evaluating manufacturing technologies and automation opportunities.
• Support equipment troubleshooting and process validation activities.
• Participate in capital projects by providing technical input and manufacturing requirements.

Safety & Ergonomics

• Promote a safe work environment through compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and ergonomic assessments.
• Support implementation of corrective actions to eliminate or reduce workplace risks.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are designed with safety as a primary consideration.

Training & Technical Support

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to production teams.
• Assist in developing and delivering operator training on manufacturing processes and standard work.
• Support qualification and certification activities for new manufacturing processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience in HVAC, Liquid Cooling, thermal management, metal fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, welding, brazing, painting, fastening, electronics, or similar manufacturing processes preferred.
• Experience supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
• Familiarity with HVAC and/or Liquid Cooling products, heat exchangers, cooling systems, or thermal management solutions is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, or Creo preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Core Quality Tools.
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Project coordination and organizational skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Results-oriented with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically up to 10% of the time to support manufacturing transfers, equipment validation, supplier visits, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.