Job Description
# Manufacturing Engineer – Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Design, improve, and validate manufacturing workflows, production layouts, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, minimize waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Collaborate with design, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and production teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address production defects and recurring issues.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements, environmental regulations, quality standards, and applicable industry requirements.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), process validation, prototype builds, and transition from design to production.
- Evaluate manufacturing equipment, production tooling, and automation opportunities to improve productivity and reliability.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including production yield, scrap rate, downtime, throughput, and manufacturing costs.
- Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve material quality, component availability, and production readiness.
- Support quality inspections, failure analysis, engineering changes, and nonconformance investigations.
- Prepare engineering reports, process flow diagrams, PFMEA documentation, control plans, and other technical records as required.
- Train production personnel on new processes, equipment operation, quality procedures, and safety practices.
- Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance planning, and process improvement projects.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer specifications, delivery schedules, quality expectations, and production targets.
Key skills commonly required in the USA:
- Manufacturing process engineering
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
- PFMEA, SPC, and process validation
- GD&T and engineering drawings
- ERP/MRP systems
- OSHA safety and quality standards
- Continuous improvement and project management
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Total Hours: 40 hours per week
- Break: 1-hour lunch break
- Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
- Employment Type: Full-time