Manufacturing Engineering Manager American Locker - 3.3 North Las Vegas, NV Job Details $115,000 - $125,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Rapid prototyping Operational analysis Performance improvement leadership New product introduction engineering projects Management Defect resolution root cause analysis Implementing manufacturing quality control protocols Procedural guides Sheet metal fabrication Technical documentation ISO standards Coaching Production deviation management Six Sigma methodology implementation Production risk assessment Engineering process optimization Factory operations documentation Manufacturing standard operating procedures Team development Collaboration with product development teams Policy & process development Managing engineering teams Bachelor's degree Compliance documentation Prototype creation Quality control problem-solving Quality standards in production Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing manufacturing teams Operational excellence initiatives Full Job Description Manufacturing Engineering & Production Readiness Lead manufacturing readiness activities for products moving from prototype through production Develop and maintain routing, work instructions, and labor standards Ensure BOMs, drawings, and specifications are complete and ready for production Coordinate first-article builds and production launches Partner with Product/Design Engineering and Operations to resolve manufacturability issues Identify and address engineering gaps that create production delays, rework, or inefficiencies Production Release & Execution Support the release of work orders into production systems such as MIE Trak Ensure jobs have the engineering information and documentation needed for successful execution Troubleshoot manufacturing engineering issues affecting production Improve consistency in how work moves from order to instruction to build Partner with Operations to address production constraints and recurring issues Rapid Prototyping & New Product Introduction Lead manufacturing engineering activities for prototypes and new product introductions Provide hands-on support for prototyping, particularly in sheet metal fabrication Translate product concepts and designs into practical manufacturing processes Develop repeatable processes for moving new products into production Identify manufacturability risks early and work cross-functionally to resolve them Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency Lead and support Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives within manufacturing Analyze labor, cycle times, workflow, and production constraints Improve cell layouts, material flow, ergonomics, and standard work Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added labor Partner with Operations on Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities Track results and ensure improvements are sustained Engineering Change & Quality Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process within manufacturing Ensure engineering changes are communicated and implemented effectively on the production floor Lead or participate in root cause analysis for engineering-related defects Develop and implement corrective actions in partnership with Quality and Operations Support ISO requirements and quality system compliance Identify recurring issues and help drive permanent solutions Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a small manufacturing engineering team, currently consisting of two direct reports Set clear priorities, expectations, and accountability for the team Assign and manage day-to-day manufacturing engineering work Coach and develop team members while building stronger technical capability Establish practical processes and structure where additional clarity or consistency is needed Escalate significant risks, resource needs, and priorities to manufacturing leadership What Success Looks Like Manufacturing processes are clearly documented, repeatable, and increasingly scalable Production disruptions caused by engineering gaps are reduced New products transition successfully from prototype to production Routings, work instructions, BOMs, drawings, and labor standards are accurate and maintained Improvements in efficiency, throughput, scrap, rework, and quality can be demonstrated Engineering changes are implemented consistently and timely Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Product/Design Engineering work effectively together The manufacturing engineering team has clear priorities and accountability Key Metrics Labor variance vs. standard Scrap and rework Cycle time and throughput First-pass yield / first-article success ECO cycle time Repeat defects and corrective action effectiveness Production disruptions attributable to engineering issues Benefits

WHAT YOU'LL GET

401k Health, dental, vision and life insurance] Vacation / PTO policy Work schedule - on-site Professional development Career advancement opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AMERICAN LOCKER

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bachelors or equivalent experience