Manufacturing Engineer II - 1st Shift

• ◆Design, optimize, and validate manufacturing and equipment processes
• ◆Lead Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and minimize variation
• ◆Identify and implement automation opportunities
• ◆Lead capital equipment projects from specification and vendor evaluation through implementation and validation
• ◆Serve as the primary engineering resource for complex customer-driven manufacturing projects
• ◆Lead root cause analysis and support effective corrective and preventive actions
• ◆Use production data and KPIs to improve quality, cycle time, equipment uptime, and overall performance
• ◆Manage engineering changes and ensure accurate, compliant documentation
• ◆Provide technical training and guidance to engineers, technicians, and production employees
• ◆Collaborate with Production, Quality, Project Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop practical, sustainable solutions

JOB PURPOSE: The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing operations by developing proficiency across multiple production areas and leading initiatives that enhance process efficiency, quality, and compliance. This role designs, optimizes, and validates manufacturing and equipment processes; drives automation initiatives; and applies Lean Manufacturing methodologies to reduce variability and improve overall productivity. The Manufacturing Engineer II operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a technical resource for cross-functional teams.

• ◆Develop and maintain proficiency in at least two of three designated production areas and provide advanced engineering support within those areas.
• ◆Develop, implement, optimize, and maintain manufacturing and equipment processes to ensure clarity, efficiency, repeatability, and compliance with internal procedures and external customer specifications.
• ◆Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste, and minimize process variation.
• ◆Drive automation initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing solutions, and supporting implementation across manufacturing processes.
• ◆Lead capital equipment acquisition efforts, including specification development, vendor evaluation, production demonstrations, justification, implementation, and validation.
• ◆Lead complex customer-driven manufacturing projects, serving as the primary engineering resource and providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• ◆Manage and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Design Review Forms (DRFs), and Process Improvement Forms (PIFs), ensuring proper approvals, accurate documentation, and effective implementation of changes.
• ◆Provide technical training and guidance to engineers, technicians, and production employees to support process consistency and knowledge transfer.
• ◆Utilize data and key performance indicators to drive improvements in quality, cycle time, equipment uptime, and overall manufacturing performance.
• ◆Lead or facilitate root cause analysis efforts and support the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• ◆Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Project Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing objectives and customer requirements.
• ◆Apply independent judgment and engineering expertise to evaluate complex manufacturing challenges and recommend sustainable solutions.

In addition, this role may be assigned to other duties consistent with the nature and level of the position, as required to support business needs.

• ✓Experience, Competencies and Education
• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field required.
• ✓Four to seven years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ✓Demonstrated experience in equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• ✓Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specificat