Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving manufacturing processes and equipment across assigned manufacturing operations. The primary focus of this position is assembly and manufacturing processes for a variety of HVAC and related products , including electrical control panels, valves, electronic controllers, humidification products, inverters, and other industrial products.

This position works closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production personnel to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, delivery, and cost . The Process Engineer will be highly hands-on and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor developing and troubleshooting processes, supporting production, implementing improvements, and ensuring processes are capable, efficient, and repeatable .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assembly and production operations, including electrical/electronic assemblies, valves, panels, inverters, and other HVAC related products, with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, capacity, delivery, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, PDCA, root cause analysis, time studies, line balancing, and other structured problem-solving methods to improve process capability, efficiency, reliability, and reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, and labor requirements.
• Develop and improve production lines, work cells, workstations, material flow, tooling, fixtures, and work methods to support efficient, ergonomic, and repeatable manufacturing operations, including appropriate process controls and error-proofing.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process, equipment, tooling, and product-related issues; identify root causes and implement practical, sustainable solutions to restore and improve production performance.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production transfers, including development and validation of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, and production requirements.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment and tooling projects, process improvements, production localization, and capital investments; coordinate internal resources and external suppliers through implementation and startup.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing performance using KPIs such as safety, quality, delivery, productivity, capacity, OEE, scrap, downtime, and cycle time; identify performance gaps, establish corrective actions, and track results through the daily PDCA process.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and operators to resolve manufacturing issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain process improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process standards, standard work, manufacturing procedures, process flows, and other documentation required to establish and sustain manufacturing processes.
• Support manufacturing systems and data accuracy, including ERP, MES, BOMs, routings, work centers, production standards, and other manufacturing information.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, tooling, and automation that improve quality, productivity, capacity, ergonomics, or cost.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each ESSENTIAL DUTY satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience will be considered.
• 3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, preferably in a high-mix, discrete manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, time studies, line balancing, and process optimization.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, work cells, process layouts, or automation, including installation, commissioning, or troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience with electrical/electronic products, electro-mechanical assemblies, HVAC equipment, or similar industrial products preferred but not required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing data, and engineering software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership, accountability, problem-solving, and follow-through.
  
  

Language Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills .
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical & non-technical personnel.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills .
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills appropriate for engineering applications.
• Ability to perform calculations involving cycle time, capacity, machine utilization, labor requirements, material usage, process capability, and cost.
  
  

REASONING ABILITY

• Strong engineering judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to identify root causes & develop practical solutions to complex manufacturing problems.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate alternatives, and make sound technical decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in situations where limited standardization exists and develop appropriate processes and controls.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

CERTIFICATIONS: None required. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ, SME, or other relevant manufacturing certification is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office, manufacturing, and warehouse work areas. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular presence on the production floor is required. Exposure to soldering equipment, test systems, ESD-controlled areas, noise, and temperature variations are expected. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, machinery, tools, and more, as the Mechanics area coincides within Warehouse. The noise level is usually moderate depending on the scope of work.

Occasional (<10%) Travel both domestically.

Carel is an equal opportunity employer.