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Manufacturing Engineer - Cleer Vision Windows
Help Drive Manufacturing Excellence
Cleer Vision Windows is seeking a motivated and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations across our production facility. This role is responsible for optimizing processes, improving product quality, increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who enjoys working on the manufacturing floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing practical solutions that deliver measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Analyze production workflows, equipment layouts, tooling, fixtures, material handling methods, and labor utilization to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and implement process improvements that reduce scrap, rework, downtime, setup time, and overall manufacturing costs.
- Create and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, routings, setup procedures, and manufacturing standards.
- Support production line development, work cell design, equipment implementation, and manufacturing system improvements.
- Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, root cause analysis, waste reduction, mistake-proofing, and visual management.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators such as throughput, labor efficiency, quality, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery performance.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing, quality, equipment, tooling, and production-related issues.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, material substitutions, process validations, and production trials.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to improve operational performance.
- Develop capacity plans, staffing models, production standards, and manufacturing flow strategies.
- Identify, justify, and implement equipment, tooling, automation, and safety improvements.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, or related manufacturing experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, bills of material, routings, and engineering documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment involving fabrication, assembly, composites, window manufacturing, or related production processes.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, or similar manufacturing software.
- Experience with time studies, line balancing, value stream mapping, standard work development, and capacity planning.
- Hands-on experience with automation projects, equipment installations, or manufacturing process improvements.
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be:
- Results-oriented and driven by continuous improvement.
- Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Skilled at identifying opportunities and implementing practical solutions.
- Passionate about improving quality, safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Able to communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
Work Environment
- Full-time, exempt position
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor work
- Occasional overtime as needed to support production demands, equipment installations, process improvements, and project deadlines
- Occasional travel for training, supplier visits, benchmarking activities, or project support
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
- Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and work throughout production areas as needed.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to safely access manufacturing equipment and production areas while following established safety requirements.
Why Cleer Vision Windows?
At Cleer Vision Windows, we are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. We offer an opportunity to make a direct impact on our manufacturing operations while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Join our team and help build the future of manufacturing excellence at Cleer Vision Windows.
Cleer Vision Windows is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay: From $68,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68,500