DCN Manufacturing Engineer
LED FastStart · Shreveport, LA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at LED FastStart (industrial) in Shreveport, LA. Develop, update, and implement process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $99k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 542 live postings that list pay, out of 1664 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 45%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- ✓ Plant layout 36%
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Black Belt 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: LED FastStart in Shreveport
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in manufacturing roles at LED FastStart.
- DCN Senior Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing · Senior
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Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot and resolve technical and quality issues on the shop floor during day operations.
- ◆Lead continuous process improvement leveraging Lean Six Sigma (including Value Stream Mapping, standardized work, line balancing, Kaizen, 5S, cell design, batch-size optimization, and pull systems).
- ◆Analyze material movements and process flows to optimize layout, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
- ◆Perform capacity analysis and utilize simulation tools to assess and improve manufacturing processes and material handling.
- ◆Identify process bottlenecks and develop/implement innovative solutions to maximize throughput.
- ◆Lead Kaizen/continuous improvement initiatives and train shop floor personnel on new processes and standards.
- ◆Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process capability, yield, cycle time, and product quality.
- ◆Develop, update, and implement process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- ◆Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing Technology to integrate new products and technologies into operations, providing feedback and capturing lessons learned.
- ◆Lead and participate in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis related to manufacturing issues.
- ◆Ensure consistent application of best practices and adherence to engineering specifications.
- ◆Support cost reduction, productivity improvement, and quality assurance projects.
And Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical manufacturing experience.
- ✓3-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- ✓Certified or significant competency in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green/Black Belt preferred).
- ✓Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for reading and interpreting schematics, drawings, and troubleshooting.
- ✓Demonstrated hands-on experience in a high-mix, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- ✓Effective communicator with the ability to interact across all organizational levels, from technicians to executives.
- ✓Proficient in CAD modeling and layout design (AutoCAD preferred).
- ✓Advanced user of SAP ERP/MRP for production, inventory, and materials management.
- ✓Skilled in Microsoft Power Platform applications (Power BI for analytics/reporting, Power Apps for process digitization).
- ✓Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and VBA/Macros for process automation.
- ✓Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.
- ✓Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- ✓Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.
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SLB is seeking a motivated DCN Manufacturing Engineer to support our Data Center infrastructure solutions business.
The Manufacturing Engineer at SLB is a self-starter with high initiative, strong self-accountability, and the proven ability to work independently. You will support production quality, and materials to troubleshoot issues as needed, and standardize and continuously improve manufacturing processes. You will leverage your expertise in Lean Six Sigma and advanced manufacturing methodologies to identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize materials flow, perform capacity analyses, and drive process innovation. You will also act as the subject matter expert for manufacturing simulations and systems analysis, ensuring our production operations are world-class in both efficiency and quality.
We have multiple openings at multiple levels of experience. If you want to join a dynamic team within exciting growing industry, please apply.
Qualified candidates anywhere in the US will be considered. Relocation assistance is available to Shreveport as required.
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