What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at New York Technology Partners?
Key Responsibilities
Project & Process Leadership
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on material flow, inventory control, and overall operational efficiency
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to develop and implement practical, high-impact solutions
- Provide technical leadership during manufacturing space expansion and product line relocation initiatives
Manufacturing Engineering & Cost Control
- Design and coordinate tooling and fixtures used in manufacturing operations
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives including consumable CNC tooling, raw material usage, labor efficiency, and variable overhead reduction
- Support continuous evaluation and optimization of manufacturing processes in a CNC metals environment
Data-Driven Continuous Improvement
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Implement data-driven solutions that improve productivity, reduce waste, and lower operating costs
- Drive measurable performance improvements through structured problem-solving and performance metrics
Lean & Operational Excellence
- Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies, including but not limited to:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen events
- Cycle Time vs. TAKT Time analysis
- 5S and Visual Management
- Cell and line design
- Material flow optimization
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
- Root Cause and corrective action methodologies
New Product Integration
- Support new product introductions with a focus on manufacturability, process control, equipment capability, and scalability
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from development into production
- Assess equipment, tooling, and staffing requirements to support new and existing product lines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience (5 years) in manufacturing environments such as:
- Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
- Operations or Supply Chain
- Quality or Process Improvement
- Hands-on experience in CNC metals manufacturing is required
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence leaders and teams in the deployment of continuous improvement strategies
- Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills
- CAD experience required; SolidWorks experience preferred