Manufacturing Engineer
Job DescriptionJob Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer / Production Supervisor to drive daily improvements across our production processes while ensuring that operational goals are met efficiently and safely. This dual-role position combines practical engineering know-how with team leadership, focused less on formal methodologies and more on real-world execution, troubleshooting, and process evolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Engineering:
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- Design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing and test processes and equipment.
- Conduct hands-on time studies and workflow analysis to enhance productivity and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with design, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve production issues in real-time.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) through pragmatic process development and validation.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation that reflect actual floor practices.
- Lead incremental, on-the-ground improvements to manufacturing and test systems-prioritizing what works over theory.
- Apply 2 second LEAN theory and real-world Lean applications experience to improve the flow of value to the customer.
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Production Supervision:
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- Supervise and coordinate daily production team activities to ensure safe, timely, and effective operations.
- Monitor and respond to production output, quality, and safety needs as they arise.
- Provide on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and practical support to operators and technicians.
- Manage shift schedules, labor allocation, and ensure material readiness.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues-including delays, equipment problems, or personnel challenges.
- Track key production metrics such as output, scrap, downtime, and productivity.
- Encourage daily 3S and sustained improvement of task flow, organization, and maintenance activities.
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Qualifications:
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- \nBachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, OR
- \n10+ years of directly relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 3 years of successful experience as a project team leader in a production or manufacturing setting.
- Strong background in lean thinking, process improvement, and hands-on production systems.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, CAD software and manufacturing tools (e.g., PLCs, ERP systems) is .
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
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Skills:
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- Extensive hands-on mechanical, electrical, or process troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
- Bilingual (i.e. English/Spanish) a plus.
- Experience setting up real world data collection and the performance of effective data analysis to focus on the best B4B improvements is highly desired.
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Note: While Six Sigma certification is not required (nor especially relevant in our environment), experience with continuous, practical daily improvement is essential.