Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Overview: The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations by implementing new products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process development, testing, and engineering support. Key Responsibilities: Process Development & Improvement Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support new and existing products. Perform time studies to validate labor standards and improve production efficiency. Identify and reduce manufacturing variability by collaborating with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams. Lead cost reduction initiatives and implement process improvements across operations. Lead manufacturing projects Testing & Validation Design and conduct developmental and acceptance tests for military and international contracts. Fabricate engineering prototypes for testing and evaluation. Source new vendors and qualify parts Engineering & Technical Support Provide CAD support for component drawings, layouts, and work center design. Oversee justification, planning, and execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules. Research and analyze new methods, equipment, materials, and procedures to optimize performance and cost. Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives Lead Lean manufacturing projects using Kaizen, 6S, and other classical Lean techniques. Evaluate production capacity and recommend enhancements to increase throughput and efficiency. Qualifications: Associate's degree in engineering, or related field; Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or related field 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, process improvement Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and tools, with proven success leading Kaizen and 6S projects or manufacturing processes Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout initiatives Ability to manage projects using continuous improvement methodologies Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports, deliver presentations, and collaborate across teams