Production Engineer

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Production Engineer Department:

Manufacturing Engineering Reports To:

Manufacturing Engineering Director FLSA Status:

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[Insert Location] Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement scalable systems, optimize material flow, and support production readiness. Key Responsibilities Process Development & Standardization Develop, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process flows Design and optimize assembly processes, line layouts, and workstation configurations Define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and equipment Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities Continuous Improvement Apply Lean Manufacturing and Toyota Production System principles to eliminate waste and improve flow Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions Improve cycle time, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Drive A3 problem-solving initiatives Material Flow & ERP Integration Design and implement material replenishment strategies (kitting, kanban, line-side stock) Optimize warehouse-to-line material flow and replenishment triggers Ensure alignment between physical processes and ERP transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Production Support Provide daily support to production operations to resolve process inefficiencies, downtime, and quality issues Participate in Tier meetings and Gemba walks Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Testing & Validation Define and support functional and burn-in testing processes Ensure processes and equipment meet performance, reliability, and safety standards Layout & Capacity Planning Develop and maintain facility and production layouts (e.g., Visio or CAD-based) Perform capacity analysis, line balancing, and bottleneck identification Support capital projects , including cost justification (ROI, IRR, Payback) Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality standards Develop and maintain controlled documentation Support internal and external audits Safety & Ergonomics Conduct risk assessments and Management of Change (MOC) activities Apply OSHA hierarchy of controls to mitigate risk Improve workplace ergonomics and reduce manual handling hazards Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in: Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Or related field Experience 2-7+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field Experience in assembly, production environments, and process improvement initiatives Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar) Technical Skills Process mapping and workflow development Time studies and line balancing Root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone) Layout design (Visio, AutoCAD, or similar) Data analysis (Excel; Power BI preferred) Soft Skills Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Problem-solving and analytical thinking Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with strong shop-floor presence Preferred Qualifications Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification Experience in ISO-regulated environments Experience with automation, controls, or testing systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Throughput and cycle time improvement Bottleneck utilization First-pass yield (FPY) Ergonomic risk reduction

CAPEX ROI

achievement On-time completion of projects Work Environment Combination of shop floor and office environment Frequent interaction with production personnel and cross-functional teams Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting in a manufacturing setting