What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Index Search?
Manufacturing Engineer
Overview
Our client is seeking a hands-on, driven Manufacturing Engineer to help optimize and scale our production operations. This role is critical in designing, improving, and sustaining efficient manufacturing processes across multiple production areas. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, quality, and continuous improvement teams to drive performance, implement best practices, and support a culture of operational excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
- Drive continuous improvement across machining, impregnation, purification, coatings, inspection, and packaging operations
- Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
- Support and lead automation initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce manual processes
- Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and workmanship standards
- Partner with production leadership to ensure accurate BOMs, routings, and manufacturing readiness for released products
- Own and maintain manufacturing documentation including drawings, process procedures, and revisions
- Utilize manufacturing data (CMM reports, process capability, machinist measurements) to monitor performance and drive improvements
- Lead or participate in cross-functional meetings to support operational growth and alignment
- Champion Lean manufacturing principles and help build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Support training initiatives to elevate quality and operational standards across the facility
- Manage assigned projects using tools like MS Project to ensure timelines and deliverables are met
- Identify, recommend, and document process improvements in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement team
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Process Engineering
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing engineering role
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Experience working in machining environments; exposure to chemical processing is a plus
- Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and PFMEA methodologies preferred
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and efficiency
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement
- Exposure to a variety of processes and technologies across the operation
- Career growth potential within engineering and operations