Manufacturing Engineer I

What You'll Do

Be the Problem‑Solver on the Floor

• Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing and service teams.

• Troubleshoot issues involving equipment, tooling, automation, materials, and processes.

• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions that stick.

• Analyze production data to spot trends, recurring issues, and risks before they become problems.

• Develop permanent, scalable solutions that stabilize and improve production.

Stay Ahead of Issues Before They Happen

• Track key metrics—downtime, scrap, yield, rework—to understand process health.

• Use data and cross-functional insights to anticipate constraints or failures.

• Build control plans, standard work, and monitoring systems that prevent repeat issues.

• Maintain clear documentation of issues, actions, and lessons learned.

Shape the Future of Automation

• Program, modify, and support automation systems including PLCs, robotics, and automated assembly/test equipment.

• Support equipment setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and validation.

• Partner with Maintenance and vendors to boost automation reliability.

• Identify new automation opportunities that improve safety, throughput, and cost.

Lead Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute improvement strategies aligned with business goals.

• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and CI initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.

• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and standardization.

• Strengthen long-term manufacturing capability, scalability, and resilience.

Build and Refine Processes

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and tooling.

• Ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and capable of meeting quality and production targets.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through DFM/DFA reviews and process validation.

• Keep manufacturing documentation accurate and up to date.

Collaborate Across the Organization

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering.

• Support quality investigations, CAPA, and audit activities.

• Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems and regulatory requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related engineering field.

• 3–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or production support.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and a track record of implementing lasting corrective actions.

• Experience with automation systems (PLC, robotics, automated assembly/test equipment).

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, controls, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and anticipate operational risks.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Experience in high-mix or regulated manufacturing environments.

• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI certification.

• Project management or automation implementation experience.