Manufacturing Engineer

• ◆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

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.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• ◆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.

Manufacturing Engineer

• ✓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).
• ✓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.

This position is 1st shift (6am-3:30pm) - Must be able to flex time, work OT, and oversee major changes to off shift.